Side effects of finestride?

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I've use finestride for three yrs and I quit using it 2 yrs ago when i see that my semen volume decreases and no orgasm so i set an appointment with urologist and he ordered me semen analysis, results showed low sperm count,what should I do?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

This is an issue you need to discuss with your doctor.  The Internet is not a source of personal medical advice.There may the other issues you are not aware of.  Finasteride may have caused your low sperm count or it may just be a confounding factor.  You may have always had a low sperm count.  These and other issues are something you can't get answers to on the Internet.We've answered countless finasteride related questions on BladingBlog but there is no substitute for a face to face doctor to patient relationship.

Greg Williams, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

If libido and erections are normal then finasteride is very unlikely to inhibit orgasms. Furthermore any side effects from taking the drug should disappear after ceasing to take it.Decreased semen volume is a recognised side effect but according to the Organisation of Teratology Information Specialists there is no evidence that taking finasteride reduces fertility.I suggest you continue to discuss your symptoms with your urologist so that a diagnosis can be made.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You'll want to have a  discussion with your urologist. Yes finasteride can reduce sperm counts, sometimes quite a bit. However, to date, it appears that sperm counts return to normal in the vast majority of men once the finasteride is stopped.  In fact, levels in crease markedly in men once the drug is stopped. As far as other sexual issues are concerns, you'll want to have a detailed discussion with your urologist about options.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

That is a question you and your urologist need to discuss. I don't have any information on you other than your report of a low ejaculation volume which is common in finasteride users. Yo saw a urologist, and that was the right thing to do, so follow his adviace.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There are many side effects to propecia. To find out you need to visit their website and review the side effects. It is actually a good idea to know them so that if you start to notice any of the symptoms you would want to stop using it. We always ask ouR clients who want to use this medication to review the side effects as a precaution.

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