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What is post-finasteride syndrome? | Peter Attia & Ted Schaeffer — Whalespan

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What is post-finasteride syndrome? | Peter Attia & Ted Schaeffer

Peter Attia7m · 2023-12-26

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✓Well SupportedPost-finasteride syndrome symptoms can be permanent in some individuals after drug discontinuation.◐Partially SupportedThere is no reliable method to predict susceptibility to post-finasteride syndrome.◐Partially SupportedA PSA doubling time of four years in a man on finasteride, with levels rising from 0.5 to 4, indicates a serious prostate cancer problem.◐Partially SupportedFinasteride reduces PSA values by approximately 2.5x after 2-3 years of use, and this suppression persists even after stopping the medication.Not Supported

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Ted Schaeffer does not recommend finasteride for hair loss and suggests alternative therapies.

✕Not SupportedThe speaker personally avoids prescribing finasteride for BPH or hair loss due to associated risks.

◐Partially SupportedMaintaining a eugonadal state with adequate testosterone is critical for men's health, including metabolic, structural, and potentially mood health.

✕Not SupportedSuppression of DHT may negatively impact the utilization of androgen receptors and overall male health.

◐Partially SupportedPost-finasteride syndrome can affect both young and older men.