Long-term use of dutasteride may lead to male infertility by persistently impairing semen volume and sperm motility.
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/30/2025

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    Long-term use of dutasteride may impair semen volume and sperm motility, but these effects are often reversible after stopping the drug. Individual reactions vary, and more research is needed to understand the long-term impact on fertility.
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