Erectile Dysfunction Appeared Suddenly After Taking Propecia for 7 Months
I took Propecia for 7 months before developing erectile dysfunction over night and a low libido that onset more slowly. I immediately discontinued my use of the drug. Unexpectedly, one year later I still have erectile dysfunction and low libido, and my hairloss has not resumed!
I had my hormone levels tested by a neuroendicronologist and it was found that my DHT levels were far below the normal range for adult males. I had an appointment with a sexual psychologist and she determined it was a physiological issue. Is there anything I can do to restore my body to where it was before I took Propecia?
I have difficulty believing that you just developed erectile dysfunction (ED) overnight after taking the medication for more than half a year. You need to see an expert in sexual dysfunction. I have seen a few patients who had your symptoms, though none of them with rapid onset and all of them who stopped the drug saw a complete reversal in less than a week.
ED will likely lead to your confidence going down, which in turn causes the gradual of libido… but I do not believe that the ED can be blamed on Propecia if you have been off of it for some time.
These kinds of case reports are extremely worrying. I feel sorry for the person concerned. My impression is that it is possible that there may be a small subgroup of the population where the finasteride can have a longer lasting effect on DHT levels. The size of this subgroup and whether they can be identified before using the drug is an open question.
Also whether the DHT levels may spontaneously recover at some point is also of interest.
Probably the worry this causes to men is part of the problem. I wouldn’t necessarily assume this is a permanent condition. People recover from all sorts of medical problems.
Alot of men are too embarrased to go to the doctor about it. It’s their manhood and pride that are being affected and speaking to their doctor about it will feel to them like the worst thing in the world. What they don’t realise is their doctor is professional and probably sees dozens of ED cases a week. It’s just another day for him. He’s not going to judge you, or embarrass you. He’s there to help you.