Finasteride relieved my BPH symptoms after 3-4 months; but, I developed retrograde ejaculation (which actually started with 2x Tamsulosin daily), "NO" sex drive, ED, right nipple tenderness, weight gain and slight headaches.
All the above side effects are the main reason I decided to have the Rezum treatemt, so that I can get off the medications.
I also decided to have the Rezum procedure while my prostate's size was still within the optimum treatment range. I was afraid that if I waited too long, both my age and prostate's increase in size would limit my future treatment options?
My understanding is that, even though the finasteride should be out of my system fairly quickly, it will take a few month for the hormones to replenish.
I'll update on the improvement of my side effects as/if they occur..
While I've been on the tamsulosin for years, I was only on the finasteride for 6 1/2 months.
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