The probability is essentially nil and there has not been a single case report of a birth defect due to a male patient taking finasteride. The association of a lack of DHT and birth defects is that a woman who has a congenital severe deficiency of 5 a-reductase can give birth to a male child with abnormalities of his urinary tract and be born as a pseudohermaphrodite.

Some prescription drugs cause birth defects and should never be taken if there is any chance that a woman is pregnant or could become pregnant while taking the drug. Drugs that are used to treat a serious or life threatening illness should be avoided if possible. Prescription drugs known to cause birth defects include thalidomide (Thalomid) and isotretinoin (Accutane). A pregnant woman should always talk with her doctor about the risks and benefits of any drugs before taking them.

Women who use illegal drugs, or "street drugs," can have babies who are small, premature, or have other health problems, such as birth defects. Women who use cocaine while pregnant are more likely to have babies with birth defects of the limbs, gut, kidneys, urinary system, and heart. Other drugs, such as marijuana and ecstasy, may also cause birth defects in babies. Women should not use street drugs while they are pregnant.

One of every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. A birth defect can affect almost any part of the body. The well being of the child depends mostly on which organ or body part is involved and how much it is affected. Many birth defects affect the heart. About 1 in every 100 to 200 babies is born with a heart defect. Heart defects make up about one-third to one-fourth of all birth defects. Some of these heart defects can be serious, and a few are very severe.

We do not know what causes most birth defects. Sometimes they just happen and are not caused by anything that the parents did or didn't do. Many parents feel guilty if they have a child with a birth defect even if they did everything they could to have a healthy child.

Birth defects happen before a baby is born. Inherited or genetic factors; things in the environment, such as smoking or drinking alcohol or not getting enough folic acid; and a woman s illness during pregnancy can cause birth defects. Most birth defects happen in the first 3 months of pregnancy, when the organs of the baby are forming. This is the most important stage of development. However, some birth defects happen later in pregnancy.

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There is no reported correlation between babies conceived with medical intervention and birth defects. The risk is no greater than in the normal population.

No. There is no evidence that the use of oral contraceptives causes harm to the fetus, when taken unintentionally during early pregnancy. In the past, a few studies had reported that oral contraceptives might be associated with birth defects, but these findings were inconclusive and have not been seen in more recent studies.

No convincing evidence has yet been presented to that effect, except perhaps in conjunction with a disease that occurred in Japan in 1968 where cooking oil was contaminated with PCBs and furans.

Yes, some birth defects "run in the family." Babies with certain types of birth defects may have an extra or a missing chromosome. Birth defects can also happen when just a piece of a chromosome is missing or if just an extra piece is added. Also, certain genes may make a fetus more sensitive to things that cause birth defects.

CDC does research to try to find the causes of birth defects. Some people at CDC work in a lab doing basic science research to find answers. For example, we may study how chemicals in the air or water or land might harm a developing baby. Others at CDC are "epidemiologists" who look at all types of birth defects. They try to figure out what babies with certain birth defects have in common. They might study people's genes, their use of certain drugs, or their behaviors.

A percentage of male patients taking finasteride report decreased libido. Although Merck claims that the number of patients who experience decreased libido is less than 3-4%, we have found that the incidence of side effects is considerably higher. About 1 or 2 percent of men report relative impotence. There have also been reports of an "ache in the groin area" by a small number of male patients. The symptoms disappear when the medication is discontinued.

Some studies have suggested there may be an increased risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight and an increased risk of birth defects with ART procedures, but these findings are controversial. Please speak with your physician if you have concerns about this issue.

of all babies are born with some kind of birth defect. Ultrasound can detect most, but not all birth defects that may be present. Some birth defects and many forms of mental retardation cannot be diagnosed using prenatal ultrasound. The sex of the baby can almost always be determined at ultrasound scans performed at or after 12 weeks gestation, however sex determination alone is not generally considered an indication for having the study performed.

There was a small study done on rodents in 2004 trying to link terbutaline to brain defects, but there was no conclusion or connection to human autism. Research has shown that many genetic and environmental factors can precipitate autism, but there is not general agreement on its causes. For more information, contact the National Autism Association, http:// www.nationalautismassociation.org.

Your doctor has a right to be cautious. Your health is in his hands. Most of the research into Very Low Calorie Diets is recent and some of it has yet to find its way into the medical text books. Medical fact sheets have been prepared so that your doctor can familiarize himself with the impressive clinical studies and monitor your progress. You should also show him the letter in Appendix B and the research results in Chapter 5. There is no evidence at all to suggest this possibility.

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Women often blame the birth control pill for weight gain. But studies have shown that the effect of the birth control pill on weight is small — if it exists at all. However, the way the hormones in birth control pills act on tissues in your breasts, hips and thighs can make you feel as if you've gained weight. This is usually due to fluid retention and not increased body mass or fat.

Yes, very much so. They can help reduce your menstrual cramps, regulate irregular periods, and make your menstrual flow lighter. The pill is also known to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cysys, breast cysts, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). They will also help with acne.

Although the incidence of contraceptive failure is low, birth control pills are less effective when combined with many types of antibiotics or St. John’s Wort herbal remedies. If you are using either of these medications while on birth control pills, you should use a back-up method of birth control during and for at least seven days after you finish your course of antibiotics.

I consider the introduction of finasteride/Propecia/Proscar to be a revolutionary addition to our hair restoration solutions. This medication stops the progression of hair loss in 85% of men. It results in significant regrowth in the crown area in 66% and over 40% get noticeable improvement in the frontal forelock (the area from the scalpline to the crown.) Improvement of temporal recession is uncommon but does occur.

No. Originally Merck decided to err on the side of caution and warned against the possible problem of Finasteride transfer in semen. This warning has since been removed. At issue is the theoretical danger that there could be genital birth defects in the male fetus. This is one reason Finasteride tablets are coated, and women who are or could get pregnant should avoid Finasteride ingestion and the handling of broken Finasteride tablets.