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    Glossary Male Infertility

    man's inability to cause pregnancy due to sperm issues

    Male infertility, also known as male reproductive infertility or male sterility, refers to a man's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This condition can result from various factors, including low sperm production, abnormal sperm function, or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. It can be influenced by genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and is often diagnosed through semen analysis and other medical evaluations.

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      research Finasteride-associated male infertility

      38 citations , December 2010 in “Fertility and Sterility”
      In this case report, a male patient's semen parameters improved after discontinuing a 1-mg dose of finasteride, suggesting that stopping the medication may benefit infertile men with previous sperm production issues.

      research Finasteride-associated male infertility

      34 citations , January 2004 in “Revista do Hospital das Clínicas”
      The authors reported that young men with infertility-related conditions experienced improved seminal quality after stopping finasteride, suggesting potential adverse effects on fertility during treatment.

      research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024)

      August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology”
      This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
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      community Got results - 26YO - Almost infertile on medication?

       50 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 26-year-old male is concerned about potential infertility after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, considering stopping the medication to recover fertility. He is contemplating freezing sperm and possibly undergoing a vasectomy, while others suggest stopping the medication and consulting a doctor.

      community Male pattern baldness is not cosmetic.

       224 upvotes 9 months ago
      Male pattern baldness is linked to health risks and should be treated medically. Finasteride is effective and should be insurance-covered.

      community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.

       168 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

       40 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.
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