Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underHair Loss Treatment q&a

Best advice for men taking Finasteride who are trying to conceive with their partner, especially regarding the baby’s safety?

Im 32M, been on finesteride 1mg oral for more than 7 years. Recently took semen analysis and all my reports are normal. And we are actively trying to concieve. I usu do gyming with good diet also on antioxidant stack like glutathione, VitC, VitE, Coq 300mg. What is the best advice I can get considering our baby's safety. I find articles saying men are good to take finesteride while trying to concieve amd some Doc saying better to pause it for atleast a month before. I also want to preserve my hair, also using minoxidil topical daily. Please guide me clearly, what is the best advise men can get while on finesteride and trying to conceive

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Glenn Charles, DO
Glenn Charles, DO profile photo
Dr. Glenn Charles, DO
Hair Restoration Surgeon
4.7 | 34 Reviews
Answered on May 22, 2026
Answer

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

Is my frontal and temporal hair thinning reversible after seborrheic dermatitis? (Photos)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

You need to start additional treatment. Finasteride should be a last resort since you are 20 years old. Topical minoxidil might complicate things further because of your dermatitis, so I recommend starting with oral minoxidil and LLLT therapy. Vitamin D supplementation will also be important. It...

+3 answers

My hair is receding at 18 - how can I treat this? (Photos)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

This situation may be temporary, you are too young to use hair loss treatments, I do not recommend starting treatment immediately. If your hair loss rate has increased, I suggest you first visit a doctor and have blood tests done. Vit D, Zn, Iron, Fe, Hemogram, TSH, testesteron, getting these...

+2 answers

Is my crown thinning? Should I treat this? (Photo)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

Yes, you've started experiencing slight hair loss at the top of your head. Before resorting to aggressive hair loss treatments, natural remedies would be a good idea. I recommend starting with biotin, vitamin D, and dermaroller. Further medical support will be necessary in later stages.

+2 answers

18 - am I balding? Should this be treated? (Photo)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

It's too early to say you have hair loss just by looking at this picture, and you're also too young to for hairloss treatment. However, if your hair loss has increased, it would be beneficial to get some tests done first. I especially recommend getting your Vitamin D and Iron levels checked, and...

+2 answers

History of Chronic Diffuse Hairloss - could this be something besides AGA? (Photos)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

You are experiencing general hair loss, which is clearly caused by vitamin D deficiency, stress, poor diet, and sleep. You have experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil, so you need to fix your vitamin D levels first. Along with that, I recommend a multivitamin for your hair and...

+3 answers

Is my hairline receding and I am I losing losing hair and going bald? Should I be treating this? (Photos)

Top Answer
User Avatar
EM
Emrah Cinik, MD

Your hair has started to fall out. Before choosing an aggressive treatment, I recommend starting with vitamin D, biotin, and dermaroller, and then you can manage the process under the supervision of a doctor.

+4 answers
See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A
See more Hair Loss Treatment Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE HAIR LOSS TREATMENT GUIDE →