5mg Finasteride Does Result in Loss of Sperm Count and Volume?

Dr. Rassman,

I have come across an article on the web which quoted a recent medical study finding that intake of 5mg Finasteride (proscar strength) overtime (up to 1 yr) did result in loss of sperm count and volume. Would appreciate your thoughts on it if you have come across this rather troubling piece of news. Thanks.

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One of the possible side effects of finasteride (Propecia is 1mg of finasteride) is a decrease in ejaculatory volume. However it does not occur in all men. Finasteride should not affect your sperm count (number of sperm seen in 1ml of volume) to be of any significance. All of these studies will indicate that after stopping the use of finasteride, you would return to your original base line volumes.