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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