Doctor advised me to discontinue finasteride due to high testosterone

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Hello, I've been taking Finasteride for hair loss for over 3 years. for years. The last check-up with my doctor, the hormone results showed as excessive (up 100% from the last check-up for free testosterone and testosterone) and I was advised to discontinue Finasteride until the next check-up which is in over 4 months, although I believe my strength training the night before the blood was the issue. I would like to ask, how long does it take for the hormonal status to get back to normal?

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. If I were you I would want to know why my testosterone is elevated. I don't believe a workout the previous night would cause an increase in testosterone. I suggest starting with a visit to your doctor and take it from there. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Dr. T

Kulakarn Amonpattana, MD · Answer

Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. I think it is better to investigate the cause of high free-testosterone. I do not think that your strength training the night before would explain the rise of testosterone. You better consult with an endocrinologist.

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