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.
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.
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.
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.
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.