March 2, 2026

DHT Blockers & Sexual Health and Hair Growth: The Medical Perspective on Finasteride & Saw Palmetto

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Welcome to Episode 9 of The Trichologist Podcast!

DHT blockers are one of the most controversial topics in men’s health.

Finasteride. Dutasteride. Saw Palmetto. Sexual health. Hormones. Long term impact.

In this episode of The Trichologist Podcast, we break down:

• How finasteride actually works in the body
• What happens to testosterone and estrogen
• Erectile dysfunction and reported sexual side effects
• Why adverse events occur
• Pharmaceutical vs botanical approaches to DHT

Featuring Dr. Leigh Vinocur, board certified physician specializing in men’s health, and Dr. Anurag Pande, PhD in phytochemistry.

If you are considering a DHT blocker for hair loss, watch this first!

Watch this episode in video format on our YouTube channel → Video Link

Valensa International Information:
Website: valensa.com
Serevelle Information valensa.com/products/serevelle
Dr. Leigh Vinocur: drleigh.com
Dr. Anurag Pande: linkedin

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– Natural DHT Blocker: DHT Blocker by Advanced Trichology
– Find the Root Cause of Your Hair Loss: Take the quiz!

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– Visit our website for more information: Advanced Trichology

  • 00:00:00 Introduction: Finasteride and Sexual Side Effects

  • 00:00:51 Meet the Experts: Dr. Leigh Vinocur & Dr. Anurag Pande

  • 00:04:32 How Finasteride and Dutasteride Work in the Body

  • 00:06:12 Understanding Permanent Enzyme Disabling vs. Side Effects

  • 00:08:34 Post-Finasteride Syndrome and Hormonal Balance

  • 00:10:40 Why Women Require Different Dosages

  • 00:11:42 The Three Core Reasons for Hair Loss

  • 00:15:58 Risks for Women and Young Men on Pharmaceuticals

  • 00:19:10 Natural DHT Blockers vs. Pharmaceuticals

  • 00:20:47 Mechanism of Saw Palmetto: Allosteric vs. Competitive Binding

  • 00:21:48 The Nutritional Benefits of Free Fatty Acids for Hair

  • 00:23:28 Why the Medical Narrative Favors Pharmaceuticals

  • 00:26:33 Introducing Serevelle: The Next Generation of Saw Palmetto

  • 00:27:43 Geography and Quality of Saw Palmetto Berries

  • 00:30:20 Clinical Data: Serevelle Efficacy vs. Standard Extracts

  • 00:32:18 Reducing Follicular Stress and Increasing the Anagen Phase

  • 00:36:13 Topical vs. Oral: Study Results and Efficacy

  • 00:41:40 The Placebo Effect and Psychological Side Effects

  • 00:44:00 Why Serevelle Works Locally Without Systemic Impact

  • 00:47:43 How to Identify High-Quality Saw Palmetto Supplements

  • 00:51:58 Listener Questions: Telogen Effluvium and GLP-1 Impact

  • 00:53:15 Can You Combine Finasteride and Saw Palmetto?

  • 00:54:16 Closing Remarks and Final Advice