Hair transplant surgeons prescribe one drug for hair restoration: Propecia. It is the only hair loss product FDA approved to be safe to use on men suffering male pattern baldness. Propecia is a safe product but some patients have experienced a few side effects from its use. This has raised some concern in many patients whom are considering taking Propecia for the first time. The following are a few questions with a supplemented answer:
* How would I know if my sex drive was affected by Propecia if I am not a sexually active male?
Regardless of its adverse effect on some patient’s sex drive, many users continued to use Propecia regardless. In most cases, these same patients reported a progressive increase or return of their libido with continued use. You have the option to discontinue the use of Propecia if you do experience sexual side effects but considering the above statement may not need to do so unless the effects continue or are troublesome. In a placebo study group on Propecia, it proved an increase in functionality occurred at the same rate as with those on the placebo pill.
* Will I still be able to impregnate my wife (partner)?
There is no adverse affect on a person’s sperm count or fertility. Therefore, you can certainly still impregnate your wife (partner).
* Do I still have to continue using Propecia even after I’ve had a hair transplant?
All patients are recommended to continue using Propecia before, during and after hair transplant surgery. Just because you had a transplant does not mean that the rest of your hair which is prone to DHT will not fall out. This means that the hair normally lost due to male pattern baldness will continue to recede while the newly transplanted hair stays intact. A benefit of Propecia use compared to that of minoxidil is comparatively it will not cause what is known as catch up hair loss. This is the loss of hair follicles regained through the medical treatment.