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Medical Consequences of Long-Term Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Athletes

research Medical consequences of long-term anabolic-androgenic Steroids (AASs) abuses in athletes

5 citations , January 2017 in “Biomedical Research-tokyo”

This review examines the long-term health risks of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse in athletes, reporting various physical and psychological side effects without sufficient benefits.

research Effection of Epristeride and Finasteride on Spermatogenesis in Male Rats

1 citations , January 2002 in “Yaoxue jinzhan”

This study found that Epristeride and Finasteride reduced prostate development and testis weight in male rats, but only Finasteride appeared to impact reproductive function.

SARS-CoV-2 Infection Reduces the Number of Spermatogonial Stem Cells and Dysregulates the Transcriptional Landscape of the Human Testis

research SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces the number of spermatogonial stem cells and dysregulates the transcriptional landscape of the human testis

April 2026 in “Research Square”

This study found that COVID-19 infection disrupts spermatogenesis, alters testicular cell populations, and may impact male fertility by causing long-term changes in testicular function and reduced sperm quality, as observed even in patients who have recovered from the acute phase of the infection.

research Genitalia, Male The effect of finasteride on spermatogenesis of Mesocricetus auratus 1 Impacto da finasterida na espermatogênese do Mesocricetus auratus

January 2008

This study found that finasteride treatment in adult hamsters led to significant testicular alterations and reduced spermatogenesis compared to untreated controls.

research The effects of Finasteride on the expression of Dazl, Tsga10, Sycp3, Prm2 genes during spermatogenesis in testes of NMRI mice

August 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

This study found that Finasteride at doses of 5 mg or higher may reduce the expression of key spermatogenesis biomarkers, potentially impacting male fertility in mice.

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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 Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

community Male (24) Using Dutasteride Since 2020 – Concerns About Having Kids

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 90 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hair loss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.

community Reduced libido + almost no morning erections after 1.5 years of topical finasteride + minoxidil — should I stop finasteride?

72 upvotes 4 days ago

A user experienced reduced libido and fewer morning erections after 1.5 years of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering stopping finasteride due to these side effects and are seeking advice on whether their libido will return to normal and if minoxidil alone will maintain their hair density.

community Reduced excessive hair shedding

193 upvotes 2 months ago

Scalp microneedling with Exohealer significantly reduced hair shedding for the user. The treatment was done at Seoul Forena Clinic.

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learn Cetirizine

How does cetirizine reduce inflammation linked to hair loss? Cetirizine is proposed to lower prostaglandin D2 and raise prostaglandin E2 around hair follicles; three small trials of a compounded 1% topical report modest increases in hair density and shaft thickness, with minoxidil doing better head-to-head. Topical cetirizine is off-label and unapproved for hair loss, and the evidence is too thin to call it effective or safe.

learn Folic acid

Can folic acid help reduce hair loss in men and women, and how should it be taken? Correcting a confirmed folate deficiency is reasonable, but no published trial shows folic acid supplementation reduces hair loss on its own; the evidence is a few small observational studies and reviews that call for proper trials.

learn Ginkgo biloba

Can ginkgo biloba reduce scalp inflammation that contributes to hair loss? Ginkgo biloba may help reduce scalp inflammation, potentially benefiting hair loss.

learn Hyaluronic Acid

Can hyaluronic acid help reduce scalp irritation from medical treatments like minoxidil? Yes, hyaluronic acid can help reduce scalp irritation from minoxidil.

learn Niacinamide

Can Niacinamide help reduce scalp irritation or dandruff? Niacinamide may help reduce scalp irritation and dandruff by improving skin barrier function.

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