Fertility And Pregnancy While Taking FinasterideFinasteride and pregnancyOnly very small amounts of finasteride are present in semen. If you're pregnant and your partner takes finasteride, it's very unlikely that this will cause any harm to you or your baby. The manufacturers of finasteride still recommend using a condom when having sex, but the actual risk is unlikely to be significant. Most experts agree that this is not necessary. Finasteride and male fertilitySome men taking finasteride have reported test results showing that they had poor sperm quality or were infertile. This is not a common side effect and your sperm usually returns to normal after you stop taking finasteride. Sexual side effectsFinasteride can give you side effects such as not being able to get an erection (erectile dysfunction) and having less interest in sex (loss of libido). If these side effects do not go away, are worrying you or are affecting your sex life, speak to your doctor. Sexual Health AdviceThroughout this series we have help and advice on staying healthy, dealing with Sexually Transmitted Infections, the risks of each type of the most popular gay sex and what to do if the sex you have is not consentual. The topics covered in this series include:
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