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Androgenetic Alopecia Questions

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Finasteride - Has anyone on finasteride tried to start a family and experience birth defects?

My partner is taking auro-finasteride 5mg for hair loss. we want to start a family but I am afraid of any birth defects caused by him taking this drug. I know i can't even touch the pill and we are being very careful in that regard. But i want to know what effects on sperm DNA does the pill have?

What is finasteride taken for, what purpose?

Can finasteride be used safely for hair loss in older women?

Can finasteride be used to reduce DHT level in older women with androgenetic alopecia, that is female pattern hair loss? Are there harmful side effects to watch for? It has been prescribed by my physician.

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