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research Copious Pre‐Ejaculation: Small Glands—Major Headaches

9 citations , April 2007 in “Journal of Andrology”

This article reviews the management of excessive pre-ejaculate, highlighting case reports where 5-α-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, led to symptom resolution in patients reporting distress due to this condition.

research Inhibitors of 5α-reductase-related side effects in patients seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction.

13 citations , November 2012 in “PubMed”

This study found that in men with sexual dysfunction, use of 5ARI may reduce sexual drive and spontaneous erections without worsening pre-existing erectile or ejaculatory issues.

research Common urologic diseases in older men and their treatment: how they impact fertility

8 citations , January 2017 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This article reviews the impact of aging and related urologic conditions on male fertility, highlighting the effects of various treatments on sperm parameters and recommending pre-treatment counseling for fertility preservation. It reports no new clinical results.

5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) and Male Reproduction

15 citations , January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology”

This review discusses the effects of 5ARI drugs on male reproductive parameters, reporting potential decreases in sperm count and motility more significantly in men with pre-existing oligozoospermia, but does not provide fertility outcomes.

Risk Associated with the Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors with Minoxidil in Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Literature Review

research Risk associated with the use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors with minoxidil in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia – literature review

February 2025 in “Journal of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research”

This source reports that combining 5-alpha reductase inhibitors with minoxidil for treating male androgenic alopecia presents a minimal risk of side effects when administered following established medical guidelines, with finasteride commonly associated with reversible sexual side effects and dutasteride used off-label with similar risks.

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community If you were on finasteride, but experiencing negative symptoms and didn’t know about PFS, would you want someone to tell you?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 months ago

Finasteride users discuss potential side effects, including Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), with varying opinions on its legitimacy and impact. Some users report side effects like changes in semen consistency and reduced pre-ejaculate, while others emphasize the rarity and reversibility of side effects.

community Does the watery ejaculate issue ever resolve?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 100 upvotes 6 months ago

Dutasteride and finasteride can cause watery ejaculate, which may persist for some users. Zinc supplements or switching to topical treatments are suggested to alleviate this side effect.

community Exercising completely negated my finasteride sides.

5 upvotes 6 years ago

Exercise improved minor side effects of finasteride, such as reduced ejaculatory volume and depression, and also helped with gyno. Running and push-ups were particularly effective, leading to increased ejaculatory volume and improved mental clarity.

community Brief summary of new dutasteride study linked to infertility and the limitations/problems with the study

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 34 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride treatment may decrease sperm concentration, but levels remain above WHO recommendations and recover after discontinuation. The study has limitations, including small sample size and lack of pre-treatment sperm data, and does not assess other fertility factors.

community My experience balding, taking Finasteride for 2 years, and what's next.

1 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride initially stopped hair loss and improved hair quality but caused weight gain and mild ED. After two years, hair loss resumed despite continued use, leading to consideration of going bald.

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What are the pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for a hair transplant? Clinics commonly advise stopping smoking and alcohol 1-2 weeks before a hair transplant and pausing over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen beforehand, then following the clinic's own post-op routine. Never stop a blood thinner a doctor prescribed you without that doctor's approval.

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