TLDR Finasteride helps reduce blood vessel growth in diabetic rat kidneys.
The study investigated the effects of finasteride on microvessel density and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in renal tissue of diabetic rats. The results showed that finasteride reduced microvessel density and VEGF expression in the renal tissue of diabetic rats, suggesting a possible therapeutic effect on diabetic nephropathy.
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
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January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
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January 2002 in “Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology” Finasteride reduces prostate bleeding by affecting blood vessel growth.
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July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
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January 2021 in “Acta Cirurgica Brasileira” Dutasteride and finasteride cause kidney damage, with dutasteride being more harmful.
Finasteride reduces blood vessel formation in seminal vesicles.
