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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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learn Saw Palmetto
a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
learn Minoxidil
An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Therapeutic potential of Sertoli cells in vivo: alleviation of acute inflammation and improvement of sperm quality
Sertoli cell transplants can reduce inflammation and improve sperm quality.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs) and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research The Effect of Finasteride on the Secretion of Testosterone, DHT, LH, FSH and Tissue Factors in the Testis of NMRI Mice:
Finasteride reduces sperm count and quality and alters hormone levels in mice.
research Finasteride in Young Men: Effects on Semen and Hormones?
Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
research Semen Parameters Among Transgender Women With a History of Hormonal Treatment
Hormonal treatment in transgender women reduces semen quality, but stopping treatment may improve it.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What If I want to have kids?
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.
community Switched from fin 1mg to dut 0.5mg
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and experienced noticeable hair regrowth without side effects, though some users questioned the necessity of such a potent treatment given the minimal hair loss. The conversation also touched on potential side effects of dutasteride, such as reduced sperm quality, but the user reported no issues.
community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.
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.
community Has anyone else experienced further hairloss slowly over years of preventative medication?
Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, the user is experiencing slow hair loss, particularly at the hairline, and is considering additional treatments like microneedling and possibly switching to dutasteride. Concerns about medication side effects, such as reduced sperm count and performance anxiety, are also discussed.
community Decades Update: age 23 to 25 and age 39 to 41
The user started using finasteride at age 23, stopped at 30 to start a family, and resumed at 39 with minoxidil, seeing positive results both times. They successfully had four children after stopping finasteride, noting changes in sperm quality and some side effects upon resuming the medication.