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research Evaluation of Female Fertility: AMH and Ovarian Reserve Testing
AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research Adverse Effects of Common Medications on Male Fertility
Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
research Infertility: Evaluation and Initial Management
Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
research What Should It Take to Describe a Substance or Product as 'Sperm-Safe'?
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
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5 / 110 resultscommunity H as anyone done sperm/fertility test before and after staring finasteride?
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 Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.
community Minoxidil unironically helped me score a date
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 25m with 1 year on 0.5mg Finasteride ED
A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.
community Interpreting test results + experimenting w/ routine (long post)
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.