inkQbus Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi all: I have been reading this forum for the last year or so, but this is my very first post. I am currently 25 and I am looking to get a hair transplant in the near future. I have been balding for about 7 years and feel that I have a defined pattern of balding. I recently went on propecia and definitely felt the side effects. I stopped using propecia because it completely freaked me out. I am using Rogaine and will continue to use Rogaine. I am looking to go to Dr. Cooley for the transplant, but I have not had an in person consultation with Dr. Cooley due to the distance from where I live. I am looking for some advice on what everyone thinks about my situation as far as......does not using Propecia and getting a HT at a young age cause problems; is an in person consultation 100% necessary before getting a HT; whats everyone's thoughts on HT at the age of 25.....etc Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have really gained a vast amount of knowledge from this site thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member EpilepticSceptic Posted January 4, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2010 What were your side effects from the propecia ? What did it make you feel ? Can you be more specific ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkQbus Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 The side effects that I experienced were a complete lack of sex drive. It was like nothing I have ever experienced before. At 25, I don't think I should have any issues with this, and they were more than apparent only after a few weeks with Propecia. My fear is that if I go through with a HT at this age, that if not using Propecia, my sides will drop even further causing a very odd look with hair on the top of my head but then a gap b/w the hair on the sides of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted January 5, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 5, 2010 I had the same problem, Ink. I only take it twice a week and my sides have subsided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkQbus Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 BigBill....thanks for the info. When you say you only take it twice a week, is that 1mg tablets? Do you see it being just as effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BigBill1234 Posted January 6, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2010 To be honest, I doubt it is AS effective. Yes, I take 1/4 of a proscar pill only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I feel my sex drive is coming back but I'm honestly not sure if it's a mental thing or not because I still wake up with "morning wood" and even did when I took it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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