Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Ethan's Story
from Moral Medicine Hosted by Mark Millich
Ethan shares his experiences taking finasteride, a popular hair loss drug, and the persistent side effects he suffers after discontinuation. Post-Finasteride Syndrome is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even after stopping finasteride. This condition occurs primarily in younger men who have taken the drug to treat hair loss, and there is currently no effective treatment available. PFS has a disastrous impact on patients, their families, and their friends. It often leads to disability, isolation, and even suicide. Every person is valuable, and everyone deserves to make a fully informed choice about their health. More research into Post-Finasteride Syndrome is desperately needed. Learn more about and support the newest scientific initiative here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/science Donate to PFS Research here: https://www.pfsnetwork.org/donate Your Story Matters! If you are a suffering patient experiencing post-androgen deprivation syndrome (PADS), triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), Antidepressants, or other anti-androgenic substances, please consider sharing your story with us. You can email us at [email protected].
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