Why is Finasteride not prescribed for women?

• A. Birth defects
• B. Hormonal imbalance
• C. Not effective
• D. Causes hair thinning

Answer: (A)

Finasteride is avoided in women because it can cause birth defects if a fetus is exposed during pregnancy. The medicine blocks the formation of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and DHT is important for the development of male genitalia in the fetus. If a pregnant woman handles or takes it, there’s a risk of congenital abnormalities in a male baby, so it’s not prescribed to women of childbearing potential. The other options don’t capture this safety concern—the drug’s relevance here is about fetal harm, not about effectiveness, hormonal balance, or causing hair thinning.