In this video, the Moral Medicine YouTube channel sits down with Chirag, a 28-year-old who has been struggling with Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) for the past nine months. Chirag shares his journey, detailing how he took finasteride to combat hair loss, only to experience debilitating side effects that drastically impacted his physical and mental health after discontinuing the drug. From muscle loss and sexual dysfunction to severe pelvic pain and skin rashes, Chirag’s experience highlights the unpredictability of PFS and the lack of understanding from doctors. Watch as he opens up about his battle with this condition, his attempts to find help, and the challenges he's faced in his quest for healing.
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, 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're suffering from damage —triggered by Finasteride, Accutane (Isotretinoin), antidepressants, or other similar compounds—please consider sharing your story with us.
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