There Should Be An Anonymous Survey of Propecia Users About Side Effects

Hi Dr:
I have read several of your postings regarding men on propecia and a decrease in penis size. It has happened to me also. I can clearly say that propecia has had an effect on libido and penis size while flacid. I have always been very sexually active, but since I began propecia all has changed. Getting aroused is more difficult – but i do get there eventually. My erection seems normal. I am 50, in shape and in good health. Patients confronted in person may not be apt to disclose that their flacid penis has shrunk. I wouldn’t. We’re men. Perhaps there should be a nation- wide anonymous survey of propecia taking men to once and for all prove that there is an effect.

Thanks for your comments.

I generally ask my patients on finasteride about their libido and the ability to get erections when I see them. I couldn’t say for sure whether everyone is being 100% truthful, but I do get some very candid, honest responses and I like to think that there is a good doctor/patient relationship and everyone is being honest.

Perhaps many men would be embarrassed to discuss these issues amongst friends, but not everyone is embarrassed about these issues when it comes to speaking to a physician. I will consider adding a question about flaccid penis size to my regular questions and report back in a future blog posting.