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research Contraindicated Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors in Women
The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
research Evaluating 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective in treating male hair loss but can cause sexual side effects and birth defects.
research Teratogenic Effect of Isotretinoin in Both Fertile Females and Males: A Review
Isotretinoin can cause serious birth defects and needs careful use, especially in pregnant women.
research Novel Biallelic RIPK4 Mutations Cause Ectodermal Dysplasia with Cutaneous Syndactyly
New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil
Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.
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5 / 227 resultscommunity 29f Female on Dutasteride Progress.
A 29-year-old woman with genetic hair loss started using 0.5 dutasteride a week ago and has noticed increased shedding, no sexual side effects, and less oily skin. She plans to provide updates and is not concerned about potential birth defects as she doesn't plan to have more children.
community Rant: Rejected request for fin YET AGAIN, guess DIY is my only option 🙃
A woman has been struggling with hair loss for over 12 years and is frustrated with doctors refusing to prescribe finasteride due to potential birth defects and unproven breast cancer risk. She's considering self-treatment or permanent birth control, after being offered only minoxidil, PRP therapy, and weaker natural supplements like Saw Palmetto.
community Doctor won’t put me on fin or dut until my wife gives birth. Is this normal?
A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.
community Thinking about starting Fin for receding hairline. 5 year old male
A 5-year-old male considering using finasteride to prevent receding hairline, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and estrogen treatments to hair transplantation and shaving.
community Semen Analysis results: Before and after Finasteride
A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.