Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: AnneK on February 03, 2018, 09:17:35 AM Return to Full Version
Title: On dutasteride for about a year
Post by: AnneK on February 03, 2018, 09:17:35 AM
Post by: AnneK on February 03, 2018, 09:17:35 AM
I have been taking dutasteride (generic Avodart) for almost a year, for BPH. I have noticed some differences, aside from the intended medicinal benefits. One is my libido is much lower. The other is my breasts seem to be a bit bigger, filling my bra better. Hopefully, this is real and not just wishful thinking. Both of these are known side effects, though breast growth is less common than libido loss. Both are welcome changes.
BTW, I am also taking tamsulosin (Flomax).
BTW, I am also taking tamsulosin (Flomax).
Title: Re: On dutasteride for about a year
Post by: Dani on February 03, 2018, 07:55:58 PM
Post by: Dani on February 03, 2018, 07:55:58 PM
Many years ago, I also had BPH. I was taking Finasteride, similar to Dutasteride. I also noticed breast enlargement which happens in 1 or 2 % of the men who take Finasteride. This is a real but rare side effect of these medications.
Title: Re: On dutasteride for about a year
Post by: AnneK on February 03, 2018, 08:44:34 PM
Post by: AnneK on February 03, 2018, 08:44:34 PM
Quote from: Dani on February 03, 2018, 07:55:58 PM
I also noticed breast enlargement which happens in 1 or 2 % of the men who take Finasteride. This is a real but rare side effect of these medications.
Hopefully, I'm one of the lucky ones! :)