First Report from the Andrology Research Consortium

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.

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.

A 26-year-old male is concerned about potential infertility after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, considering stopping the medication to recover fertility. He is contemplating freezing sperm and possibly undergoing a vasectomy, while others suggest stopping the medication and consulting a doctor.

Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.

Finasteride use and its impact on male fertility. A user shared that they had no issues conceiving while using finasteride.

Finasteride may affect male offspring's fertility and hormonal balance, with debates on whether to discontinue use before conception. Some users report no issues, while others highlight the high doses used in rat studies.