Male (24) Using Dutasteride Since 2020 – Concerns About Having Kids Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/3/2025
A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hair loss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.
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User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.
community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?
A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.
community Long time Dutasteride users/experts please respond.
Dutasteride and finasteride may affect sperm quality and fertility, with recommendations to stop use before trying to conceive. Dutasteride takes 4-6 months to clear from the system, while finasteride clears in about a week, but waiting longer is advised for optimal fertility.
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