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Propecia

Discussion in 'Porn-Induced Sexual Dysfunctions' started by David Park, Sep 21, 2016.

  1. David Park

    David Park Fapstronaut

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    Hello guys, I'm suffering from PIED just like many of you guys...
    Currently, I'm also taking propecia to reduce my dht level because of my hair loss issue.

    Just wondering if there are guys like me who are taking propecia while suffering from PIED. Since the common side effect of taking propecia is erectile dyfunction, I'm a little worried that I won't see any improvement from cutting off porn...

    By the way the guys here seem to be very helpful and supportive

    Thank you all
     
  2. Endless Night

    Endless Night Fapstronaut

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    I'm also on Propecia and have read the same warnings. My understanding is that this effects a very small number of users and unfortunately for them, remains even after stopping the drug. So if you've been on propecia for awhile, as I have, it's already done any harm that it's going to do.

    Assuming that you've been taking propecia for several months already, my recommendation is to continue the medicine as perscribed while you work on rebooting. Once you have a few successfully months under you belt, you can see if your PIED recovers. If not, then it may be time to talk with your doctor, as there could be any number of underlying problems.
     
  3. David Park

    David Park Fapstronaut

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    That's a good idea. But the problem is it's so hard for me to reach the 90 days lol.... Are you also suffering from PIED? Hope you're doing fine with your no porn journey
     
  4. Endless Night

    Endless Night Fapstronaut

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    Stay strong brother. Merely resetting doesn't push you back to square one; with every successful day, you make progress towards recovery. You only fall back to square one if you quit trying.

    My situation is odd, as limited experience and nerves was also a factor in my ED. It was when I experienced DE with a woman that I knew there was a bigger problem.

    Even after propecia, my libido remained the same and I woke up almost every morning with wood even before I started NoFap. That's not to say that I was healthy--far from it. But my recovery has been more about transferring the focus of my libido away from fantasy and onto reality. And I can't blame propecia for that.
     

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