That may instead be a function of increased sympathetic response. I just don't like the idea of people taking medications without demonstrated need for same.
I monitor my Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) patients who use transdermal testosterone delivery systems for elevated DHT, because that has been proven to rise dramatically from same. I hesitate to prescribe finasteride for them (although I provide it) because they always lose some of the benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) once they go on it. Also, then I can't have them go down to the Red Cross to drop a pint should they develop the rare condition of polycythemia. Finasteride defers blood donation for six months following cessation.
I monitor my Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) patients who use transdermal testosterone delivery systems for elevated DHT, because that has been proven to rise dramatically from same. I hesitate to prescribe finasteride for them (although I provide it) because they always lose some of the benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) once they go on it. Also, then I can't have them go down to the Red Cross to drop a pint should they develop the rare condition of polycythemia. Finasteride defers blood donation for six months following cessation.
