Hormone levels check up before and during finasteride use

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I would like to have a comparison between my hormone levels before using finasteride (= my normal hormone status) and the hormone levels during finasteride use. Could you please tell me which hormones are affected by finasteride - which hormone parameters should I get tested in order to have a good comparison? I know that testosterone and dht (of course) are affected - but could you please tell me all relevant parameters that I should get tested before starting the drug. Thank you!

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you want your hormones levels checked please see a doctor for recommendations.  Propecia affects DHT hormone levels.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion , there exists controversy as to whether people with low DHT will benefit from Propecia or Avodart.  Presently, there are no studies on this hypothesis....Furthermore, it's  important to realize that DHT blockers will lower the PSA level approximately 50%. For this reason we like to get a pretreatment PSA level and a post-treatment PSA level as well as check intermittently in people with a family history of prostate cancer.Hope this helps.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I will answer this question assuming you are male. I have written on this subject and my writing is referenced below in the Web Reference.  Read the many writings on this subject, as it discusses DHT level measurements with regard to the use of drugs like finasteride as well as side effects of drugs

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