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Comparing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes of Chinese Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with and without Antiandrogenic Pretreatment

research Comparing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes of Chinese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome with and without antiandrogenic pretreatment

27 citations , March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This study found that in Chinese women with PCOS, pretreatment with ethinylestradiol/cyproterone acetate was associated with a lower risk of gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and premature delivery compared to those without pretreatment.

research Pre-pregnancy BMI as a Risk Factor: Associations with Maternal Hair Cortisol and Child Psychopathology at Age Two

January 2025

Higher pre-pregnancy BMI is linked to more stress in mothers and more behavioral problems in two-year-old children.

research Risk of Abnormal Pregnancy Completing Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor

June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey”

In this study, the size of vaginal prolapse was significantly linked to preoperative vaginal length and the length of vaginal excision following the Michigan four-wall sacrospinous suspension.

research Risks related to the use of finasteride (propecia) in pregnant women.

1 citations , July 2010 in “PubMed”

research The Danish Health and Medicines Authority has issued a warning that split and crushed finasteride tablets may pose a risk to pregnant and fertile women.

July 2012 in “Reactions Weekly”

Crushed finasteride tablets can harm pregnant and fertile women.

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community Finasteride is a risk in pregnancy with unprotected sex

118 upvotes 6 years ago

Finasteride may pose a risk during pregnancy, so using a condom is recommended if a partner is pregnant. It is advised to stop finasteride before trying to conceive due to potential effects on fetal development.

community Heads up for guys with pregnant wives.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are not considered safe during pregnancy, with some users suggesting caution and others sharing personal experiences of no issues. The general consensus is to avoid these medications during pregnancy to prevent any potential risks.

community PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 280 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.

community Spironolactone vs finasteride - advice for female with AGA

2 upvotes 10 months ago

Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.

community FYI you can't donate blood when on fin/dut

266 upvotes 1 year ago

People on finasteride or dutasteride cannot donate blood due to the risk of birth defects if the blood is given to a pregnant woman. It's advised to stop finasteride for a month and dutasteride for six months before donating.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as low-risk when a trained practitioner uses sterile single-use equipment, but that is a provider claim rather than a regulatory finding: pigment allergy, infection and colour change are documented risks of cosmetic tattooing.

learn Finasteride

Are there really risks with topical finasteride? Reports on topical finasteride describe scalp irritation and dermatitis as the effects specific to it, and blood levels lower than the oral drug; whether systemic side effects are genuinely rarer has not been measured in a trial powered to answer it. Both forms are prescription-only and contraindicated around pregnancy.

learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Hair Transplant

Can I get a hair transplant treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding? Avoid hair transplant treatments while pregnant or breastfeeding unless cleared by a doctor.

learn Ketoconazole

Can I use ketoconazole shampoo if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? Consult your doctor before using ketoconazole shampoo while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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