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    GlossaryTeratogenicity

    ability of a substance to cause birth defects

    Teratogenicity refers to the ability of a substance to cause birth defects or developmental malformations in a developing embryo or fetus. This can occur when a pregnant woman is exposed to certain drugs, chemicals, or environmental factors that interfere with normal fetal development, potentially leading to physical or functional abnormalities in the newborn.

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

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  268 upvotes 1 month 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.

      community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

      in Transplants  978 upvotes 8 months ago
      A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.

      community I messed up. Regrew my hair and then lost it all.

      in Update  495 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Stopping hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.

      community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

      in Female  151 upvotes 1 month ago
      Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.