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research GEOGRAPHICAL DIFFERENCES IN DEMOGRAPHICS AND FERTILITY HISTORIES OF MEN PRESENTING FOR INFERTILITY EVALUATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA: RESULTS FROM THE ANDROLOGY RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
American men seeking infertility evaluation are generally older, more obese, have longer infertility duration, and different lifestyle habits compared to Canadian men.
research Geographical Differences in Male Infertility between the United States and Canada: Insights from the Andrology Research Consortium
American men are older, more obese, and have longer infertility than Canadian men.
research PD29-07 DRUGS ASSOCIATED THE MOST WITH MALE-FACTOR INFERTILITY: ASSESSMENT OF THE 2010-2020 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) PHARMACOVIGILANCE DATABASE
Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male
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.
research Reproductive endocrinologists are the gatekeepers for male infertility care in North America: results of a North American survey on the referral patterns and characteristics of men presenting to male infertility specialists for infertility investigations
Reproductive gynecologists are the main referrers for male infertility evaluations in North America.
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5 / 101 resultscommunity 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 Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Finasteride - impact on Neurosteroids, which yes, \are important and not a garbage hormone
Finasteride may affect neurosteroids, impacting mood and sexual function, with varied user experiences. Some report side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction, while others find it effective for hair retention or prefer alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community I’m just Going to let Nature take its Course
The post and conversation are about a 23-year-old deciding to stop using finasteride for hair loss due to potential erectile dysfunction risks, sparking a debate about the benefits and side effects of hair loss treatments.