IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride. Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/6/2025
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.
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Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hair loss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
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