Propecia vs saw palmetto

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Avatar n tn Saw Palmetto works like propecia but side effects are more severe than propecia. It blocks both 5-alpha reductase type I & II. so Testosterone does not convert to DHT, no DHT means no sexual function. Some people using SP also suffer from low total T and free T or in other words they are hypogonadal. The only solution is go on TRT for the life. SP is very potent and dangerous herb.It should not be sold without clear warnings.
Avatar f tn Hi there, i'm 19 years old and I took saw palmetto for about 5 days because it is known to increase sex drive and help with erectile function. After 5 days of use, it lowered sex drive and made my erectile dysfunction way worse. I just need to know if this is at all permanent. Has anyone else had experiences with this? I only took it for 5 days so im not as worried but I just dont know at this point. Any help is really appreciated.
1132002 tn?1260268657 Are you taking or have you ever taken propecia or hair loss herbs like saw palmetto?
Avatar f tn I have PCOS and am ttc. In my research I've come across Saw Palmetto and its possible benefits for women with PCOS. Has anyone used it with good results? Has it helped to manage symptoms of PCOS? Or with conception?
Avatar n tn It is not proven that Saw palmetto causes a reduction of a libido, nor erectile function. In fact saw Palmetto is used also as a light aphrodisiac; Saw palmetto reduces the DHT in the blood in a different way than Finasteride which could cause reduced libido.
Avatar f tn saw palmetto was tried in the late 90's for benign prostate enlargement, and the results were rather mixed. Then Proscar came along and pretty much ended that debate. Saw Palmetto has faded into the background - it's possible you affected your DHT levels, but it will definitely only be temporary. I quit Proscar for that reason, best not to fool around with sex hormone levels, in my opinion.
Avatar f tn I suspect that saw Palmetto May be adversely affecting taladafil in my question for sex. I've got BPH & ED.
Avatar n tn Dried Damiana you can boil and drink in the form of tea - one teaspoon in one cup of boiled water or you can try saw palmetto it has the same affect. If you try a health food store, GMC, or a vitamin shop you can probably find these herbs. Ask your doctor if this can help you. I hope things work out for you, my problem is quite different.
Avatar n tn I would like to start taking 'saw palmetto' to help me ease my prostate problems but I am already taking warfarin & I understand it may clash. Just wondered, is it simply just not advisable to take saw palmetto whilst on warfarin because it is dangerous, or could I take it as long as I have my INR regularly checked?
Avatar f tn However his doctor has not made any direct statements on yes or no to continueing taking Maitake Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom and Saw Palmetto. Does anyone also take these supliments and have any of your doctors stated if it is alright while on treatment or stop?
Avatar m tn The plant steroids in saw palmetto act on progesterone receptors, that causes a reduction in estrogen levels. According to the results of a large international trial published in the "Journal of Clinical Oncology" in April 2011, estrogen and progesterone receptor status is a predictive marker of early breast cancer and post-treatment relapse. As you get older your hormone levels decrease, and your fat cells in your body increases.
Avatar m tn stop taking saw palmetto! search for saw palmetto side effects or the web site " prostate.emedtv.com/saw-palmetto/saw-palmetto-side-effects.
Avatar n tn Are you taking Flomax for prostate issues? Flomax works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate, which leads to improved flow of urine and fewer symptoms of BPH. It indeed can have side effects like you describe. https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate/flomax-side-effects#side-effects It's a relatively low percentage of patients, less than 4% that have these types of side effects but none the less, that could be going on for you.
Avatar m tn I heard about a herbal Sabal Serrulata (Saw Palmetto).Does nay one about it ? Should I use it ?Is there anything else than I can use or just wait & see how I will perform when the time comes . Thanks for any input .
Avatar f tn I trialled some Saw Palmetto (no particular reason) for a few months last year until I started to notice alternate retrograde ejaculation, usually worse if I’m tired or after a period of abstinence. This is still occuring despite stopping the palmetto.
Avatar m tn s only if I stop taking the vitamin Saw Palmetto daily, which I have not been doing in the past week or so mainly from being too lazy to restock on the vitamins. When I do take the Saw Palmetto however, I typically find myself going to the bathroom only about once or not at all each night. So I was wondering if I should hold off on the Saw Palmetto during the week of withdrawal, only because urination is vital to detox and I figure the more trips to the bathroom the better?
Avatar n tn It's possibly age related, but I'd also google Saw Palmetto to see if there is any indication that it affects erections. If no hint there, talk to your doctor.
Avatar n tn To my horror I came across this page and saw your posts. I stopped taking propecia more than a year ago and have not regained any of the sexual funtion i lost while taking the meds. My erections are LAME, my seaman volume is a joke (and it used to come out like a garden hose) and my orgasms dont even feel that great. I can go months and months now without masterbation and dont even feel horny. This NEVER used to happen to me.
Avatar n tn I assume that your urine was not infected and that you were not taking any antibiotics. PSA results from different labs cannot be compared except in gross sense. There are definite differences. That being said, 4.24 is vastly different than 2.88 and has me concerned. Certainly PSA's can differ between days, also, but again this is quite a difference. I think that you should have your PSA repeated through your urologist in another 2 months and discuss the numbers with him/her.
Avatar m tn t know what to do.. should I try Monday Wednesday Friday propecia? I heard there is a 5mg propecia pill you can take once a week.. can that keep my ED at bay maybe? Can once a week maybe twice propecia keep my hair but my ED away? I don't get why this is happening to me now.. But what if that starts up my ED again.. what if that ruins the recovery I've been making off the pill.. I don't want permanent ED.. I'm only 22.. I don't want to lose my hair either..
Avatar n tn The blood may be coming from your prostate gland. See a urologist to rule out cancer. If you don't have cancer then saw palmetto pills can help this problem.
Avatar n tn “Women who are or may potentially be pregnant must not use PROPECIA and should not handle crushed or broken PROPECIA tablets because the active ingredient may cause abnormalities of a male baby's sex organs. If a woman who is pregnant comes into contact with the active ingredient in PROPECIA, a doctor should be consulted. PROPECIA tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets are not broken or crushed.
Avatar m tn Accutane is 5 alpha reductase inhibitor like finasteride and saw palmetto.These meds including Saw Palmetto are evil drugs. They have destroyed lives of million of people.But a lot of people don't know about these side effects because doctors deny them and the cases are not reported to main media. I am also suffering from sides from Saw Palmetto. My life has destroyed. My body is constantly cold and fatigued. I have lost my career. I am alway suicidal.
Avatar n tn Help. My wife accidentally took propecia (3 mgs over 2 days) thinking it was something else. We are planning on having kids soon. Can there be consequences to a future pregnancy from this mistake? How long will the propecia stay in her body?