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A member asked:

For men taking propecia, (finasteride) how long do they need to be off the med before trying to conceive w/ wife (or is it okay to be on med?)

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No relation: Propecia (finasteride) is a very low dose, so i don't think it has any side effect for conceiving or on your sperms. Propecia (finasteride) only helps hair growth, or reduced hair loss.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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