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Hi dr, im hoping you can help. ive gone on medication called finpecia. its 1mg if finestride. this is purely to stop/slow down hair loss. the side effects have been quite real. mostly sexual drive. should i be worried about fertility?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Male hair loss ?'s: The ingredient in Finpecia (finisteride) is known to produce decrease in sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and decreased ejaculation, which may persist for months after cessation of use. It is not so far connected to infertility.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/1/2019

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A member asked:

Hi dr, im hoping you can help. ive gone on medication called finpecia. its 1mg if finestride. this is purely to stop/slow down hair loss. the side effects have been quite real. mostly sexual drive. should i be worried about fertility?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Singh agreed

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