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Please respond. are dht blockers like saw palmetto and propecia (finasteride) safe for men? will that cause libido problems? or does it just depend? i'm confused.
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Block DHT: Propecia (finasteride) and saw palmetto block DHT Saw Palmetto is a natural palm berry that contains properties that block DHT effectively. DHT causes hair thinning and prostate enlargement they are safe for men and do not decrease libido which comes from testosterone. DHT is an end metabolite of normal testosterone. Some men produce more DHT than others.
Answered 2/4/2019
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Variable: 5 out of 100 men taking Propecia (finasteride) will experience a sexual side effect as reported in the initial studies. All men returned to normal function after stopping the medication.
Answered 5/18/2016
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