Safe to have 1 mg Finasteride from 3 weeks after hair transplant when I've had a gynecomastia surgery 10 days before transplant?

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3 weeks post my transplant (hairline) the surgeon, considering hereditary hair loss, has advised 1 mg Finasteride for 3 months (along with Folliserum & Follihair capsules); he's not advised me minoxidil. I underwent a Grade 4 Gynecomastia surgery (same surgeon) just 10 days before the transplant. a) Is it too early after the Gynecomastia surgery to start Finasteride? b) Even if I start it much later after the surgery, can it bring Gynecomastia back? c) Will 1 mg Finasteride affect libido?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have a history of gynecomastia you need to discuss your decision to take Propecia with your surgeon.  You need to understand all the side effects (one of which is gynecomastia) and weigh it against the benefits.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

what is the reason for that?.You may have Post-finasteride syndrome in long term usage, occurs in men who’ve taken finasteride to treat hair loss by a chance of %4-5. That may causes some symptoms include: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, Peyronie’s disease, penile shrinkage, gynecomastia, muscle atrophy, cognitive impairment, insomnia, severely dry skin and tinnitus. The condition often has a life-altering impact on victims and their families, such as job loss and the breakup of marriages and romantic relationships..

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you had Gynecomastia from a non-finasteride related cause, then taking the drug should not produce a recurrence of the problem for you, even at traditional doses

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