Propecia is the only hair loss treatment FDA approved to be safe to use for male pattern baldness. Many hair transplant surgeons have used and prescribed Propecia because of its effectiveness. Propecia is a safe product but some patients have experienced a few side effects. This has raised some concern in many of our patients whom are considering Propecia for the first time. Here are a few questions some patients have submitted:
- Will I still be able to get my partner pregnant?
Propecia has no adverse effect on sperm count whatsoever. Although Propecia may decrease your desire to have sex, fertility is not affected.
- How would I know if my libido was affected by Propecia?
Even if your libido has decreased, some patients have reported to continue using Propecia regardless of its adverse effect on their sex drive. In addition, most of these same patients have reported a progressive increase in their libido with continued use. You have the option to discontinue the use of Propecia if you do experience sexual side effects. Considering the above statement, you may not need to do so unless the effects are substantial. A placebo test on Propecia has shown that an increase in functionality occurred at the same rate as with those on the placebo pill.
- Even after a hair transplant surgery, do I still have to use Propecia tablets?
Of course. Having a transplant does not mean that the rest of your hair will not fall out. The hair normally lost due to male pattern baldness will continue to recede while the newly transplanted hair stays intact. At least compared to Rogaine, Propecia does not make a patient experience what is known as catch up hair loss. This is a phenomenon in which hair follicles regained through the medical treatment are lost again in a short period of time.
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