I started generic finasteride (Finpecia) exactly 7 weeks ago, 1mg ED. I had testicle pain on day 2 that lasted 24 hours or so and disappeared completely. No other side effects of any sort, nothing changed with libido etc.
Almost 2 weeks ago, the testicle pain returned, but milder. It's annoying but tolerable, especially as I read here it's quite common and seems to go away.
About 5 days ago I noticed my semen had changed consistency. There was less and it was slightly gelatinous in parts. I've never had this before as far as I know. I also though it was slightly pink but assumed I was imagining it.
It's now (as of 2 or 3 days or so) tinted red/brown. It's not dramatic, but there's no mistaking that it's blood, and there's no mistaking the colour.
I'm spooked. so much for no side effects. Has anyone had anything similar? Apart from seeing the Dr (I think I will go tomorrow) What do people suggest? Tonight I only took 0.5mg. I was worried not taking the finasteride at all, 'cold turkey' may cause some other side effect.
oh yeah, When I started taking it I buzzed my hair to a 3mm. after 7 weeks I can see some hairs in the crown and some along the front (not the temples, but the widows peak) seem to have darkened.. which made me think it was working. I really don't want to have to stop it and really wanted to be able to take this stuff, but blood in semen is freaky.
Almost 2 weeks ago, the testicle pain returned, but milder. It's annoying but tolerable, especially as I read here it's quite common and seems to go away.
About 5 days ago I noticed my semen had changed consistency. There was less and it was slightly gelatinous in parts. I've never had this before as far as I know. I also though it was slightly pink but assumed I was imagining it.
It's now (as of 2 or 3 days or so) tinted red/brown. It's not dramatic, but there's no mistaking that it's blood, and there's no mistaking the colour.
I'm spooked. so much for no side effects. Has anyone had anything similar? Apart from seeing the Dr (I think I will go tomorrow) What do people suggest? Tonight I only took 0.5mg. I was worried not taking the finasteride at all, 'cold turkey' may cause some other side effect.
oh yeah, When I started taking it I buzzed my hair to a 3mm. after 7 weeks I can see some hairs in the crown and some along the front (not the temples, but the widows peak) seem to have darkened.. which made me think it was working. I really don't want to have to stop it and really wanted to be able to take this stuff, but blood in semen is freaky.
