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research Effect of dose reduction of dutasteride in combination with alpha-blockers in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms/benign prostatic enlargement

2 citations , April 2024 in “Urology Annals”

Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.

research Re: Associations Between Variants in the Cyclooxygenase 2 Enzyme Gene (PTGS2) and Development of Benign Prostate Enlargement

November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology”

Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components Among Men With and Without Clinical Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Large, Cross-Sectional, UK Epidemiological Study

research Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among men with and without clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia: a large, cross-sectional, UK epidemiological study

31 citations , September 2015 in “BJUI”

This study found that men aged 50 and older with clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia have a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than those without the condition in the UK primary care population.

research Patients With a Large Prostate Show a Higher Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia

4 citations , November 2005 in “The Journal of Urology”

In this study, patients with larger prostates were observed to have a higher prevalence of androgenetic alopecia.

research The Experience of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Is There Any Correlation between Them?

March 2025 in “MAEDICA – a Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This review explores the potential impact of SARS-CoV-2 on benign prostatic hyperplasia and related lower urinary tract symptoms but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further studies to quantify these changes.

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community Is this real chat? Finasteride -> fountain of youth and longevity drug?

559 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.

community Prostate aches on oral finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses prostate aches experienced by someone taking oral finasteride for hair loss, with users suggesting the aches may be due to prostate size reduction. Some users share similar experiences, while others express skepticism about the side effects.

community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

in Research/Science 111 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

3 upvotes 6 months ago

Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

community 5 years on minoxidil topical solution

47 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using a topical solution with 6% minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride for 5 years, noticing positive results but still considering a hair transplant. Other users discuss the effectiveness of minoxidil over time, suggest alternatives like dutasteride, and mention microneedling as an additional treatment.

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learn Saw Palmetto

a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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