Anti-Androgens

Bicalutamide (Casodex^®), cyproterone acetate (Androcur^®, Cyprostat^®), dutasteride (Avodart^®), finasteride (Propecia^®, Proscar^®) and flutamide (Drogenil^®).

Must not donate if:
a) Dutasteride (Avodart^®) taken in the last six months.

b) Finasteride (Propecia^®, Proscar^®) taken in the last four weeks.

c) Bicalutamide (Casodex^®), cyproterone acetate (Androcur^®, Cyprostat^®) or flutamide (Drogenil^®) has been taken for a malignant condition.

1. Donors taking cyproterone acetate for non-malignant conditions, if not affected by the Blood Safety Entry, accept.

2. Donors using topical anti-androgen treatments for alopecia, including male pattern baldness, accept.

Acne
Blood Safety Entry
Hair Removal
Malignancy
Prostate Problems

Dutasteride and finasteride can cause abnormal development of the sexual organs of a male baby within the womb. As it is not possible to know if an individual donation may be transfused to a pregnant woman whose baby may be at risk, donations cannot be taken from people who may have one of these drugs in their blood. They remain in the blood even after treatment has stopped.

Cyproterone acetate (particularly in the form of Androcur^®) may be used to treat male hypersexuality. In such cases a sensitive exploration of any relevant issues dealt with by the Blood Safety Entry should be undertaken.

A discretion to accept donors using topical anti-androgens has been added.

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