Senior Member don174 Posted September 12, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 12, 2018 What’s the rule regarding taking propecia and trying to have kids. My HT surgeon said to stop 1 month before and then use protection once pregnant. I’ve ready so many different views on this topic. Any thoughts from drs or anyone else with experience ? thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member don174 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thanx spex for the info any other thoughts? Any medical professionals able to comment on this ? thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Triple7 Posted September 14, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2018 I have 3 kids and was on finasteride the entire time. My wife had no problems getting pregnant. I’ve been on it for 19 years now taking a pill everyday with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 14, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 14, 2018 If you read what Merck has published, you will find that the apparent risk is to females handling the drug before, during, and after pregnancy. To my understanding, a test using rhesus monkeys was conducted and when the males were given low dose finasteride, it had no negative impact regarding conception to the female nor any defects to the fetus. Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member splitting hairs Posted September 25, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2018 As a hospital pharmacist, I researched this extensively. I have now been on propecia for 10 years and have 2 boys. There is a theoretical risk that finasteride in semen could affect the development of a male foetus. However, the amounts are extremely small or even undetectable. Therefore, I decided to continue to take it during conception then use condoms as soon as we had a positive pregnancy test. From memory, the sexual organs are formed between week 8 and 15, so if you use condoms as soon as you confirm pregnancy it should be fine. However, this is a decision that only you can make. Best of luck. _________________________________________________ Propecia since July 2008 2201 Grafts with Dr Lorenzo on 19.10.22 - See my write up here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 25, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, splitting hairs said: As a hospital pharmacist, I researched this extensively. I have now been on propecia for 10 years and have 2 boys. There is a theoretical risk that finasteride in semen could affect the development of a male foetus. However, the amounts are extremely small or even undetectable. Therefore, I decided to continue to take it during conception then use condoms as soon as we had a positive pregnancy test. From memory, the sexual organs are formed between week 8 and 15, so if you use condoms as soon as you confirm pregnancy it should be fine. However, this is a decision that only you can make. Best of luck. It was my belief that there was only a risk if a pregnant woman handled propecia, if what you say is true, I can’t see how the risk is worth it IMHO. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member splitting hairs Posted September 26, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi Melvin, what I was trying to say is that the risk is theoretical, there is no evidence of finasteride in semen causing birth defects. But to be on the safe side, It's a good idea to use condoms after conception. Merck have not put a warning in the product leaflet about exposing your pregnant partner to finasteride through semen because there is no evidence of it causing problems. Here's a good link for more info: https://www.hairlosstalk.com/news/treatments/conceiving-baby-while-taking-propecia/ _________________________________________________ Propecia since July 2008 2201 Grafts with Dr Lorenzo on 19.10.22 - See my write up here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted September 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted September 28, 2018 I think you mean "before" conception! Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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