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natural ability to produce offspring

Fertility refers to the natural capability to produce offspring. In biological terms, it involves the ability of an organism to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term, which depends on various factors including the health of the reproductive system, hormonal balance, and the presence of viable sperm and eggs. For professionals, fertility can be influenced by genetics, lifestyle, environmental factors, and underlying medical conditions.

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community Fertility - are/were you able to impregnate your SO while taking hair loss meds (such as fin/min/RU/keto/etc) ? Please share your stories 🙏

in Treatment 21 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed their experiences with hair loss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.

community RU58841 and impact onmale fertility?

in Chat 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about the potential impact of RU58841 on male fertility, specifically regarding sperm concentration, total count, and motility. The user is curious about the likelihood of RU58841 reducing fertility based on its mechanism of action and comparisons to similar substances.

community H as anyone done sperm/fertility test before and after staring finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 4 years ago

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.

community [Research] RU-58841/Pyrilutamide and impacts on male fertility

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The drugs RU-58841, Pyrilutamide (KX-826), Apalutamide, Enzalutamide, and Darolutamide, which are nonsteroidal antiandrogens (NSAA), potentially impacting male fertility. Pyrilutamide, similar to Enzalutamide, may have reversible effects on fertility.

community Derma refused to prescribe finasteride and even tried to scare me about it.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 3 years ago

A 19-year-old diagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.

community Topical Dutasteride And Sperm Quality ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 6 months ago

A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.

community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride

in Shaved/buzzed 766 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

community DUT Risk profile for having kids?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using a hair loss treatment including oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil with Tretinoin and Finasteride, and is considering adding Dutasteride but is concerned about the potential side effects and risks regarding fertility. A reply suggests that having children while on these medications should be fine, advising to avoid letting the partner come into contact with the drugs.

community Semen Analysis results: Before and after Finasteride

in Research/Science 220 upvotes 3 years ago

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.

community My Topical Dutasteride results. 14 months later (0.1%)

in Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 3 years ago

User shared their 14-month progress using topical Dutasteride at 0.1% for hair loss, with significant improvement and no side effects. Others discussed concerns about fertility and questioned the authenticity of the results.

community Interpreting test results + experimenting w/ routine (long post)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

The user has been treating hair loss for over 11 years with various methods including Minoxidil, Keto shampoos, vitamins, and microneedling, but has avoided Finasteride due to fertility concerns. They have recently added Zix and The Ordinary Serum to their routine and are questioning their high DHT levels despite their efforts.

community The most depressing things about hair loss for me

in Chat 25 upvotes 3 years ago

The emotional impact of hair loss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.

community Is dutasteride mesotherapy safe while trying to conceive?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The user stopped finasteride while trying to conceive and switched to oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, tretinoin, and microneedling. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy but are unsure of its safety during conception.

community Had a son while being on FIN, MUST READ

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 619 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared his experience of having two healthy children while continuously using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, challenging fears about its potential impact on fetal development. The discussion that followed included various perspectives, with some users sharing similar experiences, others expressing concerns about potential risks, and some emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions.

community Going to a cosmetic derm soon. What should I ask for?

in Female 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Female, 28, losing hair since 17, using 200mg Spiro. Tried Minoxidil and ketoconazole with limited success, considering oral minox and seeking alternative treatments from cosmetic dermatologist.

community 5 months on Spiro and 6 weeks on oral Monoxidil. Beyond thrilled with the results so far

in Female 190 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, specifically the use of Spironolactone (Spiro) and oral Minoxidil, as well as Finasteride and RU58841.

community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 70 upvotes 1 week ago

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

community Minoxidl is working on my hairline after 6 months

in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Minoxidil improved the user's hairline after 6 months, with visible baby hairs and less scalp visibility. The user plans to start finasteride after a year, considering health checks first.

community 11 months! Intensive and quality treatment. I have to say a big thank you to Minoxidil, and Propecia, and this wonderful sub... I'm 35 years old and my hair is back to 25 years old

in Progress Pictures 133 upvotes 3 months ago

A 35-year-old user shared their 11-month hair loss treatment success using Minoxidil and Propecia, noting their hair looks like it did at 25. Another user asked about the treatment, and the original poster confirmed using Propecia 1 mg and topical Minoxidil twice daily.

community 11 weeks post op !!!! What you think ?

in Is this regrowth? 67 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 11-week post-op hair transplant results, noting they use only vitamins, not minoxidil or finasteride. Replies suggest starting finasteride to maintain results, with mixed opinions on the current progress.

community Any other celebrities known to be taking finasteride ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 455 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses various celebrities who reportedly use hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Users share their experiences and opinions on starting treatment, with some encouraging the original poster to consult a dermatologist and consider treatment before it's too late.

community Are most men bald because they haven’t tried any treatment or are they bald in spite of it?

in Shaved/buzzed 307 upvotes 7 months ago

Some men are bald because they are unaware of hair loss treatments like Minoxidil (Min) and Finasteride (Fin), while others choose not to use them due to potential side effects, cost, or personal preference. Treatments like Min and Fin are discussed, with varying results and opinions on their effectiveness and side effects.

community 1 month of finasteride sky high estradiol

in Update 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The user reported high estradiol levels after one month of using finasteride for hair loss. They discussed potential side effects and adjustments to their treatment plan.

community Minoxidil unironically helped me score a date

in Update 458 upvotes 8 months ago

A 23-year-old man started using Minoxidil for hair thinning and experienced improvement, which helped him gain the confidence to ask a girl out, resulting in a date. Other users congratulated him and discussed the importance of hair appearance in dating, with some suggesting other treatments like finasteride or hair transplants.

community What is up with the DUT hate on tressless?

in Chat 31 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Some users have had positive results with DUT, while others have experienced negative effects. Different opinions and experiences are shared, including the mention of Ashton Kutcher using DUT for 20 years without problems.

community [M39] Minoxidil 5%, Finasteride 1mg, Microneedling 1.5mm and Ketoconazole

in Progress Pictures 237 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hair loss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.

community I find it crazy how some people like this bloke have 0 DHT sensitivity. He is on grams of anabolic steroids and has a full, thick head of hair. I wish all of on here had this guys hair genes lol

in Satire 443 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the possibility of maintaining a full head of hair while using anabolic steroids. Some users believe that having good hair genes and taking hair loss protocols can help prevent hair loss while on steroids.

community Goodbye y'all, it's been a journey but have accepted where I'm at

in Update 219 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that the user, y00sh420, tried various treatments including a $700 lllt helmet, topical minoxidil and finasteride, spectraDNC, and micro needling, but did not achieve the desired results. They have decided to stop trying until a cure for male pattern baldness is found. Other users expressed different opinions on hair loss treatments.

community 6 months oral finasteride 5mg once a day and topical min twice a day. Progress is progress brethren.

in Progress Pictures 274 upvotes 1 year ago

User took 1mg oral finasteride daily and topical minoxidil twice a day for 6 months, showing hair growth progress. Others discussed dosage and shared positive feedback on results.

community 3 month progress - age 36. Min/fin/dut. Recently added cosmerna.

in Progress Pictures 61 upvotes 1 year ago

User reports 3-month progress using daily 1mg finasteride, 0.5ml minoxidil (2x daily), 0.5ml dutasteride, and derma rolling 0.5mm 1-2 times per week. They see increased density on crown and top of head, slight progress in corners and temples, and recently added cosmerna.