Saw Palmetto instead of Finasteride

[Aidan_]

Has anyone tried or heard of someone trying to use Saw Palmetto in place of a usual DHT blocker? Word is on the street that Saw palmetto inhibits DHT production, but may have some other effects too. I'm just curious that's all

[Muffin]

I used it for a month then found out I had developed hyperprolactinemia, though I was 99.9% sure there was a link especially after what I read when I googled for "saw palmetto hyperprolactinemia" I can't be 100% sure as no doctor I saw had any knowledge on it.
If you are concerned about hair growth and DHT etc and you're on HRT already then read up about progesterones (not progestins they're not known to be as effective).. they are know to be even more effective than finasteride or dutasteride with blocking DHT.

[28BROOK]

Saw palmetto has been touted among the prostate cancer circles for years as a means of controlling prostate enlargement.  I never looked into it as a treatment due to other issues, but checking under prostate cancer or prostate cancer treatments may give you answers to questions of problems using it.  I would suggest if you are taking any medication before using herbs or herb treatments check with a doctor.  Interaction with medications can be deadly sometimes.

Brook