Hi All,

So I've been on dutasteride for almost 2 months now and the most amazing thing has happened.   My brain is clear for the first time in years.  I'm actually getting things done without being distracted every other minute.   I'm able to easily focus for the first time since high school 30 years ago.

Could the drop in DHT have this effect?  I'm just stunned by this.  Looking at the side effects this seems to be the opposite of what happens to some.

I actually think it has lowered my dysphoria a bit too.

Anyway, it's just amazing. I hope it continues.  Has anyone else had this happen? 

Paige

I've heard of it happening.

You know what,   I think that I am seeing some of the same results in about the same time frame, they are not significant but something has improved in being able to concentrate, but NOT the GD.

Lets hope it gets much better when I start HRT, specially I wish to be more calm and to lose my lack of patience.

Emily

I went on finasteride for about four months in the form of Propecia for my male pattern baldness.  I've observed exactly the same things as you and not to mention, almost none of the crippling angry thoughts.

I came off it because I was worried about my decreased libido (though I currently don't have an active sex life, I would rather know that I have that function). I live as a male for most of the time and I'm happy with that.  I learned to deal with my angry thoughts but my concentration issues came back.  DHT seems to have its good and bad points but being an important hormone in males, I'd rather not mess with it. 

I think the main causes of decreased libido are psychological and as a result of being on citalopram for several years, but that seems to be the only thing affected.

Quote from: Ms Grace on March 06, 2015, 09:27:27 PM
I've heard of it happening.

Hi Grace,
It sort of makes sense that DHT removal could benefit those with a transgender woman's mind, but I'm surprised because I couldn't find anything about this outcome with Google.

The other thing is that I have softer skin, my body hair growth seems to be slowing and under my nipples is hard often.  In many ways it sounds like I have started HRT but I haven't.

Perhaps that's why I feel so good

Quote from: Emily R on March 06, 2015, 09:57:29 PM
Lets hope it gets much better when I start HRT, specially I wish to be more calm and to lose my lack of patience.
Emily

Hi Emily,
I'm not there with the HRT yet Emily, I'm just doing baby steps but the calmness and patience is definitely something I'm after too.

Quote from: Kimberley Beauregard on March 07, 2015, 05:18:27 AM
I went on finasteride for about four months in the form of Propecia for my male pattern baldness.  I've observed exactly the same things as you and not to mention, almost none of the crippling angry thoughts.

I came off it because I was worried about my decreased libido (though I currently don't have an active sex life, I would rather know that I have that function). I live as a male for most of the time and I'm happy with that.  I learned to deal with my angry thoughts but my concentration issues came back.  DHT seems to have its good and bad points but being an important hormone in males, I'd rather not mess with it. 

I think the main causes of decreased libido are psychological and as a result of being on citalopram for several years, but that seems to be the only thing affected.

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks for the info.  Interesting there's others like you who've had this reaction.

As for libido, at this stage I would rather have a clear focused mind.  I also like the fact that I've lost the edginess.  I'm not barking at people as much.  This just feels too right for me to stop right now.  Maybe I'll change my mind down the road.

By the way, Is that you Kimberly in your avatar.  I don't know how you pass as a guy.


Thanks everyone for commenting,
Take care,
Paige