Finasteride on its own?

[charlottes-www]

Hi everyone! Sorry if I'm breaking any rules or doing anything wrong in advance

So I recently got prescribed Evorel  patches and finasteride which I'm thrilled about but speaking to people they seem to reckon the finasteride on its own won't lower my T enough to have a proper effect and now I'm a bit worried nothing's going to happen

I was hoping to get a bit of knowledge and reassurance from some of you clever ladies and gentlemen if that's OK - do I need a proper anti-androgen as well/instead or will finasteride work OK (if not just slower or something? I don't know)

Thanks!

[LizK]

Hi charlottes-www

Welcome and I hope you enjoy your time here at Susan's.

I hope you get the answers you are looking for. I don't have to use an anti-androgen so am not the expert but I am sure a few other ladies will give you some great advice. I have sent you a private message


Regards

Liz


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[Megan.]

Hi Charlotte, many different HRT regimes exist, but often, full anti-androgens are started some time after the initial low E dose. The Finasteride is a good start to help reduce DHT and assist with any hair loss if you have that as an issue. Best advice is to speak with your doctor about your concerns. All the best. X

[KayXo]

Finasteride will not reduce T but only DHT, a stronger more potent androgen derived from T. True anti-androgens such as spironolactone, cyproterone acetate, LhRh agonists, bicalutamide will either block androgens in general such as T and DHT or reduce their concentrations. Some do both such as spiro and cyproterone.