Ingo79 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi there, did some of you guys ever experienced pain in your testicles caused by propecia? If so, what did you do? Cheers, Ingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Ingo, I have not experienced this but over the years I've heard a few hair loss sufferers report this. Given that this is not a side effect reported on Propecia's website (that I'm aware of) I'd like to hear a doctor's explanation on this one. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member calvinmd Posted September 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 5, 2007 I got it too. I reduced the dosage and that got rid of it. I also think it was fading within a few days' time on its own. I don't know what does it. I read at least once somewhere that it was likely due to an overabundance of testosterone in the testes because the testosterone wasn't being converted to DHT#2 like it normally would have been. So once your body's hormone levels have had a few days to adjust, the testosterone in the testes levels out and the pain would be gone. I don't know whether this explanation is true or not, but it's the only specific one that I've heard on the issue so far. ------------------------------------------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted September 5, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted September 5, 2007 No but many of my friends have gone through periods when their Testes just ache? Personally, I remember going through this years ago ( way before Propecia) as well as 1 friend in particular.. No diagnosis though for either?? JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member andy22 Posted September 6, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi, I don't mean to damper your mood, but I had this and it never subsided. I can distinctly recall the first day it happened (about 2 weeks after taking) and honestly I had no idea propecia could cause such a thing and was worried it was something more serious like cancer (so it wasn't psychological). After a month or two it seemed to have subsided partially but come 5 months later was still lingering practically daily. Next, I realized how the drug was altering my libido and have since stopped the drug. It has been about a week and the pains seem to be diminishing. I've heard that for some it shows up and disappears relatively quickly. For me, however, it lingered and if your's does too (maybe more than 2-3 months) I'd consider altering your dosage/getting off it. I got off it about a week ago, I figure now I only have one worry (my hair) rather than 2 worries (my hair and my health). Good luck, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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