Fertil Steril December 2013 PMID 24012200

Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters.

Mary K Samplaski, Kirk Lo, Ethan Grober, Keith Jarvi

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Peak: 4 in Sep 2025
across 5 sources since Mar 2021

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1,175

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong agreement with the article, emphasizing the reversible nature of sperm count effects once finasteride is discontinued, and demonstrate deep engagement through mentions of hormone parameters and fertility advice, underlining the study's potential impact on treatment approaches for men attempting conception.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts agree that finasteride negatively impacts sperm count but can improve after stopping, supporting the research findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, referencing specific mechanisms like sperm count reduction and the importance of cautious use in fertility.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions delve into details about hormone levels, sperm parameters, and clinical recommendations, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The collective tone suggests the findings could influence clinical practices, highlighting the medication’s significant implications for male fertility.

Abstract in brief

  • Finasteride use in men being evaluated for fertility can lead to reduced sperm counts, but stopping the medication typically results in a significant increase in sperm numbers, with most men experiencing improvements and no cases of decreased sperm counts after discontinuation.
  • The study found that hormone levels, sperm motility, and sperm shape did not change significantly after men stopped taking finasteride, indicating the medication mainly affects sperm count rather than other fertility parameters.
  • Overall, finasteride should be used cautiously in men trying to conceive, and stopping its use can help improve sperm counts in those experiencing subfertility related to the medication.]

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たま先生
@male_repro · X

AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters Fertility https://t.co/boobxac4tH

Sep 27, 2025 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 4,626 followers View post →
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement · X

Number 13: Finasteride. https://t.co/815ZmARARp

Feb 26, 2025 · 6 likes · 80,764 followers View post →
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement · X

Number 12: Finasteride https://t.co/815ZmAS8GX

Jul 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 80,764 followers View post →
max
@mSanterre · X

@justalexoki Finasteride can mess up your sperm count too, but it's usually resolved by stopping it. https://t.co/BwneC2AlJ6

Apr 9, 2025 · 1 like · 1,486 followers View post →
God's Gift to Warthogs
@CarlOrkmansen · X

@andy_mays 'Finasteride, even at low doses, may cause reduced sperm counts in some men. In this population, counts improved dramatically for the majority of men after finasteride discontinuation' https://t.co/qlZzL4ImvH.

Feb 26, 2023 · 1 like · 1,227 followers View post →
たま先生
@male_repro · X

RT @male_repro: AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in…

Sep 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 4,626 followers View post →

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@loveporinaga · X

RT @male_repro: AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in…

Oct 7, 2025 · 4 shares · 2,662 followers View post →
migunosuke
@migunosuke · X

RT @male_repro: AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in…

Sep 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,319 followers View post →
@kususan
@kususan · X

RT @male_repro: AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in…

Sep 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 1,104 followers View post →
たま先生
@male_repro · X

RT @male_repro: AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in…

Sep 27, 2025 · 4 shares · 4,626 followers View post →
たま先生
@male_repro · X

AGA薬のフィナステリド 精子に悪影響 中止すると ・精子数は平均11.6倍に増加 ・重度乏精子症(<5百万/mL)の人でも  57%は>15百万/mLまで改善 髪を取るか精子を取るか 男には究極の選択 Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters Fertility https://t.co/boobxac4tH

Sep 27, 2025 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 4,626 followers View post →
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement · X

Number 12: Finasteride https://t.co/815ZmAS8GX

Jul 2, 2025 · 3 likes · 80,764 followers View post →
max
@mSanterre · X

@justalexoki Finasteride can mess up your sperm count too, but it's usually resolved by stopping it. https://t.co/BwneC2AlJ6

Apr 9, 2025 · 1 like · 1,486 followers View post →
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement · X

Number 13: Finasteride. https://t.co/815ZmARARp

Feb 26, 2025 · 6 likes · 80,764 followers View post →
God's Gift to Warthogs
@CarlOrkmansen · X

@andy_mays 'Finasteride, even at low doses, may cause reduced sperm counts in some men. In this population, counts improved dramatically for the majority of men after finasteride discontinuation' https://t.co/qlZzL4ImvH.

Feb 26, 2023 · 1 like · 1,227 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

Related: Samplaski et al, 2013: Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters https://t.co/Lq5bWg6rCs

Sep 28, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

"Finasteride should be discontinued in subfertile men with oligospermia, and used with caution in men who desire fertility." –Samplaski et al, 2013 https://t.co/Lq5bWg6rCs

Sep 7, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

.@DrMarySamplaski previously published a study of effects of finasteride in the male infertility population: https://t.co/Lq5bWg6rCs #fertility

Jul 3, 2021 · 818 followers View post →
Finasteride Watch
@FinasterideInfo · X

Research on infertility from finasteride: https://t.co/kWuKQmnPOS https://t.co/Lq5bWg6rCs https://t.co/y6cmez2m9k https://t.co/wmYf02hoXd https://t.co/m5tjFPheES

Mar 30, 2021 · 818 followers View post →