Will finasteride change the level of testosterone in the body?
A. There is an increase in the amount of testosterone in the serum, because a fraction of the testosterone is not being converted to dihydrotestosterone. On the average, the increase in the serum testosterone level is 10 to 20% and usually remains within normal limits. The feedback mechanism in the pituitary eventually stabilizes the testosterone level back to baseline levels. Rare cases of ‘reflex hyperandrogenicity’ have been reported with increased body hair and oily skin.
Related Questions
- If I’m using Xandrox ® or topical spironolactone, should I continue to take finasteride to lower the DHT level in the whole body?
- If I’m using Xandrox® or topical spironolactone, should I continue to take finasteride to lower the DHT level in the whole body?
- Will finasteride change the level of testosterone in the body?
