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TLDR Finasteride doesn't harm male fertility or sperm quality, but may slightly reduce ejaculate volume.
A study found that chronic use of finasteride for hair loss treatment does not affect sperm production or semen quality in young men, indicating that it is safe to use without affecting fertility. The drug's effects on prostate volume and serum PSA were minimal and reversible upon discontinuation. However, there was a slight decrease in ejaculate volume. Overall, the study concluded that taking finasteride daily for a long time does not harm male fertility.
A man stopped taking finasteride, a hairlosstreatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.
Concerns about the impact of hairlosstreatments like finasteride on fertility and future children. The user is worried about reduced sperm count and quality due to lowered DHT levels.
Hairlosstreatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Users share experiences with Finasteride, mentioning watery semen as a side effect and weighing its importance against maintaining hair.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.
Finasteride's impact on fertility is discussed, with users sharing experiences of conceiving while on the medication. Concerns about long-term safety are also mentioned.
A user experienced sexual side effects, including reduced semenproduction and numbness, after switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hairloss. They decided to stop dutasteride to prioritize their sexual health and may return to finasteride if issues resolve.
