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research 1449 PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME SHOWED LOW GRADE GLEASON SCORE WHEN DIAGNOSED ON BIOPSY

April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology”

This study found that among prostate cancer patients undergoing a biopsy, those with metabolic syndrome tended to have a lower Gleason score compared to those without the syndrome.

research Finasteride-its impact on sexual function and prostate cancer

33 citations , January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

This study found no clear evidence that finasteride negatively affects erectile function, though it does cause a reduction in ejaculatory volume and has potential implications for prostate cancer risk.

research Relationship of Early-Onset Baldness to Prostate Cancer in African-American Men

21 citations , March 2013 in “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention”

This study found that early-onset baldness in African-American men is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer and more aggressive tumors, with potential interactions involving age and smoking.

research Male alopecia, finasteride, and cancer risk

February 2012 in “Community oncology”

Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.

research Two cases of low-prostate-specific antigen localized prostate cancer incidentally detected by computed tomography

April 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

This study reports two cases where localized prostate cancer with low PSA levels was incidentally detected through CT scans performed for other medical reasons.

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community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 194 upvotes 2 years ago

A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?

in Research/Science 54 upvotes 9 months ago

A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

community Dutasteride and male fertility

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 5 months ago

Dutasteride may affect semen parameters but not significantly enough to impact fertility unless baseline fertility is already low. Finasteride and minoxidil are used for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported by one user.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.

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