IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride. Finasteride/Dutasteride 12/6/2025
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.
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