23 year old male taking Propecia, will I get the side effects of erectile dysfunction?

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I'm 23, healthy and active. I have a full set of hair but 8 months ago I notice serious thinking/baldness on crown(small spot) and small recession in front. I've been given Propecia along with foam 5% rogaine. Will I likely have erectile dysfunction or not be able to orgasm or whatever the sexual side affects are? Does it happen to every man taking it?? Just a little worried but the again I don't want to bald like my dad did

Levent Acar, MD · Answer

5% of people who used propecia experienced side effects. If you feel any side effects contact your clinic for discusse the treatmant dosage.

Robert Nettles, MD · Answer

Actually from what we have seen of men coming to our clinic, about 6% of men suffer from side effects from Propecia.  These occur for a range of reasons all of which can be prevented by a combination of using more modern, more effective compounded medicines which are prescribed only after a biochemistry assessment to ensure the correct dosage and medicines are prescribed for your personal biochemistry and DNA. Your best insurance policy is to not take prescription medicines unless the prescribing doctor has first reviewed your labs to ensure that you will not suffer from them.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

About 2 % of men will experience these side effects. One can't predict if you will or will not. It's important to review all the side effects with your physician. The concept of persistent erectile dysfunction (PED) is important to thoroughly understand.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The side effects of finasteride which produce sexual side effects like ED and loss of libido are rare at about 3%

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