research Semen Parameters Among Transgender Women With a History of Hormonal Treatment
Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
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research Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters
This study found that discontinuing finasteride led to a significant increase in sperm counts for most men with reduced fertility, though hormone levels and other semen parameters remained unchanged.
research BH02 Reversibility of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor effects on semen parameters: a review of human evidence
This study reviewed human evidence on the effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on semen parameters and gonadotrophins, finding finasteride causes mild, reversible changes, while dutasteride may lead to more pronounced and potentially less reversible impacts, suggesting caution for those planning to conceive.
research PD05-10 COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF FINASTERIDE AND DUTASTERIDE ON SEMEN PARAMETERS IN YOUNG MEN WITH ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
This study found that prolonged use of finasteride and dutasteride in young men with androgenic alopecia is linked to a decline in semen quality over time, particularly affecting sperm motility and DNA integrity, with dutasteride showing a slightly greater impact than finasteride.
research Long-term use of dutasteride to treat androgenic alopecia in young men may lead to persistent abnormalities in semen parameters
This study found that long-term use of dutasteride in men taking it for androgenetic alopecia may lead to persistent decreases in semen volume and sperm motility, potentially impacting fertility, with significant impairment observed after 17.8 to 20.3 months of treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dutasteride and male fertility
Dutasteride may affect semen parameters but not significantly enough to impact fertility unless baseline fertility is already low. Finasteride and minoxidil are used for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported by one user.
community Long-term use of dutasteride may lead to male infertility by persistently impairing semen volume and sperm motility.
Long-term use of dutasteride may impair semen volume and sperm motility, but these effects are often reversible after stopping the drug. Individual reactions vary, and more research is needed to understand the long-term impact on fertility.
community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.
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
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 Why does the age of hair loss matter?
Age affects hair loss severity and treatment effectiveness, with younger individuals often experiencing more aggressive loss but potentially better regrowth due to less follicle miniaturization. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used, and early intervention is crucial for better outcomes.
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