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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 Should I Delay Finasteride Due to Pregnancy Concerns?

      in Basic Questions  120 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential risks to male fetuses, as his wife is pregnant. He is debating whether to delay starting finasteride until after having children, as he is currently using minoxidil with good results.

      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 Had a son while being on FIN, MUST READ

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  619 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared his experience of having two healthy children while continuously using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, challenging fears about its potential impact on fetal development. The discussion that followed included various perspectives, with some users sharing similar experiences, others expressing concerns about potential risks, and some emphasizing the need for more substantial evidence before drawing conclusions.

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      • Is finasteride safe? Studies report that most men tolerate finasteride 1 mg, but case series, regulatory labelling and patient reports describe sexual, mood and cognitive effects that some say persisted after stopping, and how often that happens is not established. It is a prescription-only medicine and is contraindicated in pregnancy.
      • Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly. Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only and carries a pregnancy contraindication.
      • What does finasteride do to the female body? Find out its side effects. Finasteride is not approved for hair loss in women anywhere; the one controlled trial, in 137 postmenopausal women at 1 mg daily, found no benefit over placebo, while smaller uncontrolled studies at higher off-label doses report some improvement. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and crushed or broken tablets must not be handled.
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