has anyone used Finasteride while on HRT and Progesterone and what are the side effects

[Lexi C]

Hey all just trying to fig out if I should began using Finasteride (to regain my hair lose) while I am on HRT, Progesterone and blocks (spironolactone). Being researching the side effects and Deep Depression and kidney issues since to be the major one. I was wondering if any one of my M2F sister have use this cocktail or version of something similar . Would really lv FB..Much lv Alex

[jody]

im no expert by far but as I understand it all finasteride does is block one form of testosterone from been produced from the one ur body produces..as u are already on spironolactone then theres no testosterone to convert into what fin stops if that makes sense..i know here in the uk there is a big amount of men who have used fin for hair loss then had what is to them bad side effects,mostly loss of libido ect but also mood effects..to me thats not surprising as it does stop one of the important versions of test being produced so in effect u are chem castrated..if that's something u don't want of course ur gona have depression ect...on the fin forums most say regaining ur hair isn't worth the side effects. since ur test is already blocked fin wont help restore lost hair as I understand it...

[Lexi C]

thank u so much Joey...Yr the only one on this site who respond but yr advice totally has made re think it..TY again for yr kindness and support

[Lexi C]

holy ship I call you Joey..not Jody..SOOOO sorry .Ty again great help

[SaraAW]

Alex, I’m on fin now, but not hrt. My endo appointment to start is late next month. I’ll be having that conversation with them at that time. I’ll let you know their thoughts and whether I continue on the fin. 
 

*hugs*
 

Sara

[Jackie C.]

Finesteride started to do kidney damage. Which my endocrinologist caught. No big loss, it didn't otherwise lower my T levels. So for me... only undesirable side-effects.

 

But I'm kind of a special snowflake. The Spiro works much better with my system. 

 

Hugs!

[Susan R]

1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

Finesteride started to do kidney damage.

Like Jackie C, T blockers (Spironolactone) started doing damage to my kidneys.  It turns out my first gender doctor put me on too high of a dose much too quickly and after 3 months, I had to stop all T blockers for 3 months.  I changed doctors and now I'm back on blockers these last 7 months and I'm taking the lowest possible effective dose available.  My kidneys are fine now and my T level is averaging 40ng/dl which is in the middle range for an adult female.

 

The Progesterone has been working miracles.  My breasts have rounded out a lot and my areola is a bit larger and darker and looks more female now.  The only lasting side effects I've noticed is a slightly larger appetite and I get sleepy about 30 mins after taking it before bed.  Which timed correctly is a nice perk actually.  I was a bit more moody the first month until my body adjusted but that's normalized now.  I'm on a lean 'veggie heavy' diet and since starting the Progesterone I have noticed that I crave specific foods a bit more often and I do have to hit the sheets a tiny bit hungry on occasion.

 

Thats all I have,

Susan R?

[Lexi C]

Thanks Girls. I have not notice nor have my doc noticed any kindey problem but that before I start taking Fin. I do drink a bit and mostly lean meat and fish diet,,,Now I a bit worried about the drinking..being trying to slow down, but then I get even more anxious and depress. Meets do not help because I get super comfortable and conscious of other people looking at me...I am on low Dose on all three. Pro Spir and Fin...Well thank you again for your kindness and support...Alex 

[KymmieL]

I know that my GYN who administers my Spiro keeps a watch on my kidney function along with my T level. Making sure everything is on par for upping my dosage of Spiro.

 

Kymmie

[Jackie C.]

I thought Spiro was liver damage and Finesteride was kidneys?

 

That's what they're watching me for anyway. Which is fun, because if you work out it explodes your liver numbers so it takes a little planning to get a semi-accurate Metabolic and CBT.

 

Hugs!

[Lexi C]

hey Jackie I workin  about 4 to 5 times a weeks.so that good to know