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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall That Do Not Cause Any Effect On Fertility

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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Question: Hi,

I have taken finasteride for 3 years for treating hairloss which resulted in adverse sexual sideeffects such as lower libdo, erectyle dysfunction etc. i stopped taking finasteride 2.5 years ago but still the sideeffects are not gone. Recently my testosterone levels showed 169ng/dl( test taken at 5pm). Please suggest me a treatment which will not affect my fertility.
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
let me explain

Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for consulting us.

Regarding your query, finasteride does have a side effects of low libido and erectile dysfunction.
As you hace withdrawn it 2.5 years ago, your step is well appreciated.

Erectile dysfunction can be managed in Ayurveda through oral medication ,panchakarma ,diet and yoga that will help you in get rid of this problem.

lLet me assure you that finasteride's side effects can be with good supplementation and healthy diet and lifestyle. No need to worry.

Let me clarify some details with you.
Whether your nocturnal erection is normal or not? If it is convincing for you then kindly don’t worry about your testosterone level. It will be regain to normal.

Have you ever checked your testes and its structures through ultrasound recently ? if it so kindly share the result. If it is normal, kindly Follow the below mentioned advise:

Food substances:
follow healthy diet plan includes nuts (almond, cashew etc) steamed food in your daily food intake. Less your junk, fried,trans fat foods. Do add tuber type vegetables and fruits.

Add non veg food as your prefererence. Dont consume broiler chicken, prefer sea food.

Take a pomegranate daily - is rich in antioxidants and helps in improving fertility
do walk or jog for 3 to 5 kilometers daily.
Avoid stress and have a sound sleep.
oil bath with sesame oil once in a week


Ayurveda Medication:
apply Urad dal oil or tentex forte ointment (Himalaya drug company) on your penis and massage gently- that will increase the blood flow to the penis muscle .
Herbs used for infertility purpose are as follows
1. Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens -, which has been found to increase sperm concentration and motility.
2. Gokshura - which raises testosterone levels.
3. Ashwagandha , which enhances spermatogenesis via a presumed testosterone-like effect.
4.Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.), which enhances fertility by reducing oxidative stress.

Hope my answer fulfilled your query.Kindly let me know if there any clarifications.

Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (7 hours later)
Thank you,

I get nocturnal erections but they are not as strong as i once had. Currently i am taking high protein food, multivitamin supplements, fishoil supplement, zinc , Vitamin D and hitting the gym daily.
Also please let me know where do the kapkachuu ghokurasha are available.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
available in Himalaya ayurvedic company

Detailed Answer:
Hai,
Thanks for reverting back.
Continue the same lifestyle.
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Capsule.kapikachu and capsule goksura available in Himalaya Ayurveda company. You can order it through online also. Each capsule twice a day. Morning and night after food. Continue the medicine for 3 months.
Fish oil may have some side effects so it can be discontinued.
You will feel the difference.

Kindly get back to me for further clarifications.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (2 hours later)
Thank you.

Are kapikachu and gokhsura are enough or do you advise me to take ashwaganda and satavagiri.

Also please let me know if i have to follow any separate diet while taking this medicine.

Just to reiterate my mainproblem is low testosterone. Will these drugs help in treating that
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
let me explain

Detailed Answer:
Hai,

Follow the same diet regimen as you follow. no separate diet is needed.
Gokshura - which was proven for increasing testosterone levels .

Study on mucuna pruriens(Kapikachu) showed significant improvement in sexual behavior, libido and potency, sperm parameters, and hormonal levels .

So these two drugs are enough for you as of now.
follow the medication as advised with confidence.

If you don't have any further query kindly close the session and rate the conversation.
Thanks & regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall That Do Not Cause Any Effect On Fertility

Brief Answer: let me explain Detailed Answer: Hai, Thanks for consulting us. Regarding your query, finasteride does have a side effects of low libido and erectile dysfunction. As you hace withdrawn it 2.5 years ago, your step is well appreciated. Erectile dysfunction can be managed in Ayurveda through oral medication ,panchakarma ,diet and yoga that will help you in get rid of this problem. lLet me assure you that finasteride's side effects can be with good supplementation and healthy diet and lifestyle. No need to worry. Let me clarify some details with you. Whether your nocturnal erection is normal or not? If it is convincing for you then kindly don’t worry about your testosterone level. It will be regain to normal. Have you ever checked your testes and its structures through ultrasound recently ? if it so kindly share the result. If it is normal, kindly Follow the below mentioned advise: Food substances: follow healthy diet plan includes nuts (almond, cashew etc) steamed food in your daily food intake. Less your junk, fried,trans fat foods. Do add tuber type vegetables and fruits. Add non veg food as your prefererence. Dont consume broiler chicken, prefer sea food. Take a pomegranate daily - is rich in antioxidants and helps in improving fertility do walk or jog for 3 to 5 kilometers daily. Avoid stress and have a sound sleep. oil bath with sesame oil once in a week Ayurveda Medication: apply Urad dal oil or tentex forte ointment (Himalaya drug company) on your penis and massage gently- that will increase the blood flow to the penis muscle . Herbs used for infertility purpose are as follows 1. Kapikacchu (Mucuna Pruriens -, which has been found to increase sperm concentration and motility. 2. Gokshura - which raises testosterone levels. 3. Ashwagandha , which enhances spermatogenesis via a presumed testosterone-like effect. 4.Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.), which enhances fertility by reducing oxidative stress. Hope my answer fulfilled your query.Kindly let me know if there any clarifications. Thanks and regards Dr.S.Senthilnathan