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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Determination of concentrations of sex steroids in blood plasma and semen of male dogs treated with delmadinone acetate or finasteride.
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.
research Is age at puberty associated with semen quality and reproductive hormones in young adult life?
Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.
research A Retrospective Study of Semen Quality in Young Infertile Men with Androgenetic Alopecia after Discontinuation of Finasteride
Stopping finasteride improves sperm quality but not semen volume in young men.
research Finasteride in Young Men: Effects on Semen and Hormones?
Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has anyone seen results with latanoprost? And at what dose?
Minoxidil isn't effective for OP, who is exploring latanoprost and bimatoprost for hair growth. Users suggest higher concentrations of latanoprost (0.1%) are needed for effectiveness, but they are costly and hard to find.
community Study: You can safely conceive on Dutasteride
Dutasteride is considered safe for conception, with semen concentrations being too low to cause harm. Users discuss switching between dutasteride and finasteride, with some experiencing side effects like acne and heart issues, and advice is given to maintain a consistent treatment regimen.
community I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary
The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.
community 3 month update, topical Min/Fin
A 39-year-old has been using topical 5% minoxidil for 11 years, added microneedling, and recently started using a topical combination of minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride, noticing some hair regrowth after three months. They experienced minor side effects when switching finasteride concentrations and plan to continue the treatment, possibly adding oral finasteride or dutasteride if significant progress is seen after a year.
community Semen Analysis results: Before and after Finasteride
A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.