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Is there risk to using finesteride for hair loss if my wife and i are planning on having children? i know women are not supposed to handle the drug.

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Finasteride: Finasteride is an anti-androgen, anti-testosterone medication. It can cause atrophy of the testicles and reduced testosterone, thus reduced sperm counts. It is not a good idea if you're trying to get pregnant.

Answered 6/25/2014

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