Finasteride can reduce semen volume due to prostate shrinkage but doesn't affect fertility. To increase semen volume, consider zinc, lecithin, and reducing finasteride dosage.
Concerns about the impact of hair loss treatments like finasteride on fertility and future children. The user is worried about reduced sperm count and quality due to lowered DHT levels.
A user started taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily and noticed watery semen, questioning if it's normal or if they should adjust the dosage. Another user suggested it might indicate reducedfertility and may not improve.
Non-steroidal ways to reduce scalp inflammation include using topical melatonin, urea shampoo, Zyrtec, turmeric with black pepper, omega-3 supplements, a self-made topical solution with cetirizine, melatonin, and piroctone olamine, ketoconazole shampoo, witch hazel shampoo, tacrolimus, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some users also mentioned unconventional methods like infrared light therapy and a carnivore diet.
The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.