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Well , I've been on it for less than a year. I had a hernia operation and I thought I had a significant side effect from that which I brought up with my urologist just yesterday. Who proceeded to inform.me that what I had experienced was a known side effect from the Dutasreride.
Some time ago. I noticed that my erect penis was not as big as I was used to.( Normally my solid erection. Pressed against my cell phone showed about 1/4" above the top of my phone) it was at least 1/4" BELOW the edge of my phone! So at least 1/2 " shorter! So I took a good look at my non erect penis ( flaccid)that too was smaller! In fact almost child like.!
The urination problem has certainly improved with the medication. But it certainly is a significant side effect. My Dr explained that the drug causes the prostate tissue d ur to shrink ..and also the penis..soft & hard! Somewhat embarrassing in a public shower situation.
I don't have a partner..but nevertheless I still indulge in and enjoy masturbation..and I do miss the length and girth of my normal penis. I also notice that erections are not so easy to stimulate and are less solid in nature..less firm!
Unfortunatly I think i have to accept it but I had a 6.5 " erection it is less than 6" about 5.5" now..I hope it does not continue to shrink.

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I was prescribed Dutasteride six months ago as a preventative as I was diagnosed with a slightly enlarged prostate.
I found this forum as I was researching for any side effects reported. I am trying to identify if this is drug is causing me some issues.
I have been experiencing cold and numb feet and toes. Slight swelling from my knees to my ankles. Breathlessness and dizziness on slight exertion. Also loss of sexual drive, poor erections and shrinking of my penis. . I have had extensive ultra sound tests for PAD and Artirial Stonosis which came back negative which leads me to think that Dutasteride may be the issue. I am taking other medication, Statin and BP tablets and trying to determine what may be causing these symptons.