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A member asked:
How does minoxidil affect male fertility?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Doesn't: Topical Minoxidil probably has no effect on male fertility. Finasteride (propecia) has been implicated in reduced fertility that is reversible upon discontinuing the medicine.
Answered 7/4/2018
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It does not: U may be thinking of the other fda approved product for hair loss called propecia (finasteride). There may be some potential with that drug.
Answered 7/24/2016
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It shouldn't: Minoxidil is an anti-androgen (or anti-testosterone) molecule. However, since it is applied on the scalp for hair loss, it really doesn't affect other parts of the body, including male fertility.
Answered 11/29/2020
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