Finasteride and human growth.

[TheOliviaTremorControl]

Finasteride is limited to those ages 18 and over.
Could someone tell me what the reasoning behind this is?

Is there some chance Finasteride could interfere with the natural growth/development of humans. One of the listed side effects of propecia is slight testicular shrinkage. Could this interfere with the growth of me, for lack of a better word, gonads? Like, could my testes go from a B cup to, say, an A cup?


Also, Finasteride shrinks your prostate to a degree. Is there some chance this could cause damage, such as urinary blockage?


Thanks for your help, and sorry, you can't feel my A cups. Except you, Gardener.

 

[rms77]

DHT is necessary for development of secondary sexual traits (deeper voice, beard etc.)

 

[joseph49853]

DHT is necessary for development in childhood/adolescence, without it the body would become malformed in many ways; it could irreparably change the quality of the rest of your adult life. And testosterone is necessary for maintenance in later life, without it the body would start to break down.

 

[TheOliviaTremorControl]

So would you guys say I should stay away from Finasteride for a few more years?

I mean, I think I don't think I'm done growing. I'm one of those late bloomers. I'm 19, no facial hair, 5'10, 130 pounds (skinny, etc).
My voice is pretty deep considering my size. But still, I feel I might grow a bit more. Do you guys think I should go on finasteride, or not?

 

[TheOliviaTremorControl]

*bump*

I feel its an important topic, since we seem to have so many younger folks on the forum now. Including me.

 

[hairwegoagain]

Do you guys think I should go on finasteride, or not?

I presume you haven't discussed this with your physician..but if you have, what did he/she say?

If you haven't, do it.