Propecia / Body Fat / Athlete

[m0rpheus]

Is there any studies or proof that Propecia makes you retain a bit more fat?

I train in Muay Thai 4x a week and goto gym 4x a week.

I am very lean all over and have an excellent diet but I can not shed that last little bit of fat around my stomach. Every other part my body is muscle but my stomach holds this bit of fat.

Could this be Propecia related? I do have sexual side effects. I am slowing getting of it.

Also note I started Propecia at 20 and at 20 I had the visibal six pack and didnt train / eat anywhere near as good as now. Maybe just getting old, I am 24 now?

 

[heyitsthatguy]

Doubt it...
Too get rid of that last bit of fat around your stomach you have to stick to a strict calorie intake. Work out how many calories you burn a day and take a couple of hundred off and that should be how many you consume. I think its just genetics our body wants to hold on to some of its fat, so you really have to fight it hard if you want to get your body fat % <10

 

[s.a.f]

Is there any studies or proof that Propecia makes you retain a bit more fat?

No.

 

[Mew]

The drug alters the androgen/estrogen ratio in your body to be in favor of estrogen -- hence gynecomastia, weight gain, increased fat deposits etc. Look it up if you don't believe me.

Short answer: yes, it could be Finasteride-related.