Reader is Sick of Hypochondriacs on Hair Forums

Hi Doctor,

I know you’ve touched on this about a year ago but it wasn’t really answered so I’ll ask again, plus I’m sick of reading and hearing from all these hypochondriacs who seem to clog all Hair Loss forums telling me how I’ve ruined my sex drive forever!

Im 23 and I’ve been on Propecia for 4 months. I’ve noticed I’ve gradually lost my libido so I cannot tell you exactly how long it has been a problem for – possibly a month or 2? If I skip a day’s dosage it returns almost back to normal. I do not want to stop taking it as it has stopped my hairloss and i think even thickened my hair – not to mention it’s positive physcological effects!

My questions are:
– Does my libido return to normal while still taking Propecia or is it a permanent side-effect? and,
– Are there any pills I can take (perhaps Horny Goat Weed) that will counteract this loss of libido until (if?) it returns to normal?

Thanks Doctor.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year!

Loss of libido with Propecia occurs in about 1% of the male population. Of those unfortunate men who experience it, many will see that is disappears in a few months. Taking half the dose still gives you the benefits at the 80% level of a full dose, so cutting a Propecia tablet in half may be a solution for those that see (or think they see) side effects. Check with your prescribing doctor.

I do not know much about Horny Goat Weed, but then again, I have not treated any horny goats lately. Har har. As for libido pills, well, I don’t have much to offer so I’ll open the floor to the readers. If anyone has any libido remedies that you’ve tried (including supplements, potions, etc), I encourage you to post about it in the comments below. I’m curious to see what people have tried. Keep the purely spam comments out though, please.