TLDR Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.
The study investigated the effect of six weeks of finasteride therapy before transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) on quality of life (QoL) in the early postoperative period. The results showed that finasteride reduced intraoperative blood loss and improved QoL in the early postoperative period, but the difference in QoL improvement between the finasteride group and the control group was not significant. Finasteride also influenced the amount of resected tissue and reduced the amount of irrigating fluid used during the procedure. The study suggests that larger studies with longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm the clinical significance of finasteride therapy before TURP.
2 citations,
July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “BJUI” Finasteride can treat prostatic haematuria, but its use is controversial.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BJUI” Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
April 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
23 citations,
June 1999 in “Clinical Therapeutics” Finasteride is a cost-effective option for treating BPH, reducing risk of urinary issues and surgery.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Topical finasteride with EGCG or TA improves drug release and dermal uptake, potentially treating hair loss effectively.
14 citations,
May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
