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    Finasteride in Young Men: Effects on Semen and Hormones?

    May 2025
    Mohamed Farouk Allam
    Studysummary This study found that while finasteride effectively improves hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, it may affect fertility at higher doses, and the evidence on its long-term sexual side effects is inconsistent and requires more rigorous research.
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    Research cited in this study 7

    1. Finasteride and Dutasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of Efficacy and Reproductive Adverse Effects Georgetown medical review · 2023
    2. Reproductive Endocrinologists Are the Gatekeepers for Male Infertility Care in North America: Results of a North American Survey on the Referral Patterns and Characteristics of Men Presenting to Male Infertility Specialists for Infertility Investigations Fertility and Sterility · 2019
    3. Androgen Levels and Semen Parameters Among Former Users of Finasteride With Persistent Sexual Adverse Effects JAMA Dermatology · 2014
    4. Finasteride Use in the Male Infertility Population: Effects on Semen and Hormone Parameters Fertility and Sterility · 2013
    5. Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 2010
    6. The Effect of 5α-Reductase Inhibition with Dutasteride and Finasteride on Semen Parameters and Serum Hormones in Healthy Men The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2007
    7. Chronic Treatment with Finasteride Daily Does Not Affect Spermatogenesis or Semen Production in Young Men The Journal of Urology · 1999

    Related research 7

    1. Similar Efficacy of Maintenance Treatment of Finasteride 1 mg Every Other Month Compared with Finasteride 1 mg Daily in Korean Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Taking Finasteride 1 mg Daily for 1 Year Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020
    2. Clinical Observation on Acne Patients Taking Finasteride China Medical Abstract of Dermatology · 2013
    3. Finasteride in the Treatment of Japanese Men with Male Pattern Hair Loss PubMed · 2004
    4. Use of Finasteride in the Treatment of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2003
    5. Advances in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Brief Review of Finasteride Studies PubMed · 2001
    6. Galenic-Pharmaceutical Study of Pieces of Proscar (Finasteride 5mg) and Finasteride 1mg Capsules Versus Propecia in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Hair transplant forum international · 2000
    7. Finasteride Inhibits 5α-Reductase Activity in Human Dermal Fibroblasts: Prediction of Its Therapeutic Application in Androgen-Related Skin Diseases International Journal of Dermatology · 1995