I don't want to go into the details of my horrible experiences. These are my conclusions:
1. If you are vulnerable to androgenic alopecia (family history, early receding hairline, thinning on top), you probably will lose some hair.
2. You need to start fanesteride BEFORE you start your cycle. I think it makes a major difference what gets to your hair receptors (and occupy receptors) first: androgens, or androgen blockers.
3. I think if you use both finasteride and minoxidil together, they have synergistic effect. You may also add Nizoral 2% shampoo for maximal effect.
4. If you use above combo for long enough time after you finish your cycle, your hair probably will ultimately grow back to (or come close to) their pre-cycle thickness.