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Glossary Fertility

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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research Fertility evaluation of infertile women: a committee opinion

45 citations , November 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility”

The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.

research Reversible decreases of fertility in male Sprague-Dawley rats treated orally with finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor

28 citations , January 1991 in “Reproductive Toxicology”

Finasteride temporarily lowers male rat fertility without affecting libido.

research Fertility and sexual life of men after their forties and in older age.

26 citations , March 2001 in “PubMed”

This article reviews the effect of aging on male hormone levels and fertility, highlighting the need for more research on the benefits and risks of androgen supplementation in older men.

research Morphometric-stereological and functional epididymal alterations and a decrease in fertility in rats treated with finasteride and after a 30-day post-treatment recovery period

20 citations , April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility”

In this laboratory study with rats, treatment with finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and fertility parameters, with a 30-day recovery period proving insufficient to fully restore sperm function and fertility.

research Fertility counseling and preservation: considerations for the pediatric endocrinologist

9 citations , October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics”

This review examines the skin manifestations of various endocrine disorders, highlighting their underlying pathophysiology and impact on an individual's health and quality of life, without reporting new research findings.

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community Dutasteride and male fertility

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 5 months ago

Dutasteride may affect semen parameters but not significantly enough to impact fertility unless baseline fertility is already low. Finasteride and minoxidil are used for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported by one user.

community Finasteride and fertility

in General 27 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride's impact on fertility is discussed, with users sharing experiences of conceiving while on the medication. Concerns about long-term safety are also mentioned.

community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 829 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.

community finasteride and fertility. Questions

4 upvotes 4 years ago

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

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

6 upvotes 6 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.

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