1 citations
,
January 2011 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences”
Finasteride may decrease semen quality but not harm sperm production, and stopping the drug can improve semen quality; hyperprolactinemia can cause infertility but is treatable with medication.
70 citations
,
March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America”
The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, with excitement around a new drug, PP405, and a reformulated oral minoxidil in trials. Concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use are also mentioned.
Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.