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January 2003 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that finasteride significantly reduced VEGF expression and microvessel density in prostatic suburethral tissue, suggesting a mechanism for decreased bleeding in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
January 2011 in “China Modern Doctor” This study found that combining longxuejie and finasteride effectively reduced intra-operative bleeding during TURP without side effects compared to finasteride, longxuejie alone, or control.
January 2011 in “Shandong yiyao” This analysis concluded that preoperative finasteride significantly reduced blood loss during transurethral resection of the prostate by potentially decreasing the expression of VEGF and microvessel density.
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July 2013 in “ISRN Urology (Print)” This review found that finasteride may reduce bleeding during or after TURP procedures compared to placebo, although the overall results were varied, and no long-term complications were reported.
April 2007 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces bleeding risk during prostate surgery.