I had a huge shed andy.. but that was just me, sometimes people don't have large sheds. i was 22 when i started avodart and i started it to keep my temples. had a good shed but it seems to be growing back now. I'm no doctor, so I don't really know how to advise you. Know that avodart is aporived by the fda but NOT for hairloss. If you make the switch and experience any shedding, just stick with it though. Check out my regime