Is Finasteride really a cause of peyronies?

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ruff

Hey everyone, curious what people's thoughts are on finasteride? Could it really be a cause of peyronies?

Last thing I want to do is relapse.
Age: Late 20's
Date of Onset: 2014
Symptoms: Down and left curve 60+ degrees
Treatment: Plication surgery with Levine in 2022 after failed stem cell, traction, shockwave, and other treatments.
Current Status: Now straight. Here to help.

Sonic

Heard men from various different forums get a whole cocktail (no pun intended) of problems with their dicks and libido after taking that venom. Im not telling you what to do take it or do not take it just remember you are playing russian roulette with that toxic crap.

I am speaking as someone who took it for a very brief period before quitting due to severe side effects my body just couldn't handle it at all. Some get zero side effects, some get them years into the usage out of nowhere and some are left with permament side effects.

Due to so much I read about this drug I have asked myself many times if it played a part in me getting the disease...
30 years. Sudden rightwards curve detected in June 2020
Narrowing on right side and about a 20° curve to the right.
ED + instability due to narrowing.

Bud luck

Finasteride lowers the production of DHT, which is the main hormone for penis health, some guys get affected sexually while others don't. Some guys never recovered from the Finasteride side effects, but the drug is still on the market
My first symptoms started early in 2019
I tried Traction device, Pentofixiline, Q10, TRT, L-Argenine, cialis
I have narrowing/dent/hinge on the left side of my shaft
My ED is getting worse
Had a PRP shot Aug 2021
I have a girlfriend
Age 46

richie2222

I'm sure that caused mine.  I took for a slightly enlarged prostate and stopped after a year.  Have been off it since oct 2022.  It worked for shrinking the prostate but obviously not worth it.  2 urologists I saw said it's possible but they didn't think it caused it.  I'm positive it did
41 M
20 degree curvature to the left
Diagnosed Aug 2022
Also have BPH (I think finasteride caused my Peronies)
Currently on 2.5mg cialis  and 400mg of Pentox (twice a day)
Started Restorex on 11/17/22

Bud luck

Isn't depressing how 'Doctors' protect their money over men's health?, Finasteride is known to cause ED in some men, but Urologists won't admit it because it will affect their pockets
My first symptoms started early in 2019
I tried Traction device, Pentofixiline, Q10, TRT, L-Argenine, cialis
I have narrowing/dent/hinge on the left side of my shaft
My ED is getting worse
Had a PRP shot Aug 2021
I have a girlfriend
Age 46

Sonic

Quote from: Bud luck on January 17, 2023, 11:10:13 AM
Isn't depressing how 'Doctors' protect their money over men's health?, Finasteride is known to cause Erectile Dysfunction in some men, but Urologists won't admit it because it will affect their pockets

It is a common theme brother. Praying upon patients desperation

Both my dad and brother are bald. When I started to notice I am definitely losing my hair and heading towards norwood 7 I freaked out became desperate and took this medication.

After the dreadful side effects i quit very early (after 1 week) as it was evident my body could not handle it.

I now shave my head with razor for past 2 years and accepted going bald was just what I was destined to. I would not be surprised if this medication somehow contributed to Peyronies.
30 years. Sudden rightwards curve detected in June 2020
Narrowing on right side and about a 20° curve to the right.
ED + instability due to narrowing.

Sonic

I want to make one thing clear though. When you are in a state of desperation like that you do not think rationally. I was fully aware of the side effects including all the problems with ED and such through reading about finasteride on various forums and I still decided to take it so I can't blame any doctor. It was 100% my own fault. That said. This medicine is pure venom.

Men have taken suicide beacause of it.
30 years. Sudden rightwards curve detected in June 2020
Narrowing on right side and about a 20° curve to the right.
ED + instability due to narrowing.

Pfract

ruff:

It is... both for Peyronies and erectile dysfunction. Google Post finastiride syndrome. It is an absolute pain to deal with and it's management is worse than ED.

Please don't go on the drug. It is not worth the risks.

Mikel7

It should be taken off of the market. I am on another  men's forum and you would not believe the number of men that have been damaged from this drug. Sure there are those that say it did not hurt them, but why do you want to take a chance when it comes to your sexual health. It is a big $$$$ maker!!
Lump 4/2020, age 62 , Dr Levine 6-26-20, Dors Curve 11/2020, Peyronies
Vit E400mg, COQ10, Heat Therapy, Penimaster, Pentox, Cialis, Restorex
SNHL 7/2020 - Stopped all Meds because ototoxicity  Heat/traction/VED are working. CPPS Diagnosis - Stable :)

richestorags

My family has a ghastly history of aggressive prostate cancer and I have been on Finasteride since 08/2000 as a chemopreventative. Did it cause my Peyronie's? I'm not qualified to comment, however IMO there are more than enough correlations to warrant Phase 4 follow up. Mick Jagger sang, "A choice of cancer or polio". In my case it's "A choice of cancer or Peyronie's"

I saw a Peyronie's expert 01/19/2022 and he was very concerned about the family history of prostate cancer. A DRE was negative and he said my prostate is small. What a deal, a small prostate and a bent d!ck. I asked about genetic testing and prophylactic removal of the prostate. Nobody will do that it seems. Frack.....

 
-Peyronies Disease onsite 11/2021
-Xiaflex inections by Dr. Trost 03/16/2023 & /03/17/2023 + aggressive RestoreX use
-Pre treatment curve 70 degrees, post-treatment curve estimated at 20 degrees by Dr Trost 04/11/2023
-Daily Restorex use to prevent recurrence

Trapper

@dent4ever swears this compound caused his problem. I would not touch this stuff w a 10 foot pole.  
33 years old, symptoms started early 20's but never really bothered me until the last two years
Trimix worked well but caused more scarring. 
Titan 24CM XL+ 1 CM RTE'S Dr. Hakky 4/4/23
Hyaluronic acid penis filler by Dr. Hakky June 2023

richestorags

I stopped Finasteride a few months ago and my libido has come roaring back. In light of my family history of aggressive prostate cancer, a urologist recommended PSA and DRE tests 2X per year. DRE exams ain't fun but they are better than the alternative.  
-Peyronies Disease onsite 11/2021
-Xiaflex inections by Dr. Trost 03/16/2023 & /03/17/2023 + aggressive RestoreX use
-Pre treatment curve 70 degrees, post-treatment curve estimated at 20 degrees by Dr Trost 04/11/2023
-Daily Restorex use to prevent recurrence

lsssr

I've taken finasteride for 5 years and never had any problems. Maybe my erections were a little softer, but not much.

Now I don't know if I should stop taking it just to see if that helps. But if it doesn't, then I'm gonna have Peyronie's and baldness.
27.
Masturbated a lot (5+ hours) for years. Possible fracture as a teen, never treated.
Flaccid pain since 5 Jun '23. Flaccid indent. Fills out. Huge veins.
First ultrasound in Aug. I bounce between theories what it is.
Celexa for depression/anxiety.

Mikel7

Google post-finasteride syndrome. They characterize it as a rare occurrence but there are countless men who have it.
Lump 4/2020, age 62 , Dr Levine 6-26-20, Dors Curve 11/2020, Peyronies
Vit E400mg, COQ10, Heat Therapy, Penimaster, Pentox, Cialis, Restorex
SNHL 7/2020 - Stopped all Meds because ototoxicity  Heat/traction/VED are working. CPPS Diagnosis - Stable :)