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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research The Effect of Finasteride on the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density: A Possible Mechanism for Decreased Prostatic Bleeding in Treated Patients
Finasteride may reduce prostate bleeding by lowering blood vessel growth factor levels and blood vessel density in certain prostate areas.
research Retraction of: Bansal and Arora. J Endourol. Epub ahead of print; DOI: 10.1089/end.2016.0696
The journal retracted an article due to inaccurate statistics and asked the authors to revise and resubmit it.
research Should Finasteride Be Routinely Given Preoperatively for TURP?
Finasteride may reduce bleeding after TURP, but more research needed.
research Effects of Yiqi Huayu Chinese Medicine on the Expression of MMP-2/TIMP-2 in BPH Rats
Yiqi Huayu medicine can effectively reduce BPH in rats by lowering MMP-2 levels and blood vessel growth.
research 411 THE POTENTIAL OF CIRCULATING ENDOTHELIAL CELLS AS PROGNOSTIC BIOMARKERS IN PROSTATE CANCER
CEC levels may be a useful marker for predicting prostate cancer progression.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.
community Fin effects on prostate sensation for MSM
Finasteride may affect prostate sensation and size, with some users reporting easier urination. Concerns exist about prostate shrinkage even at lower doses.
community Finasteride weird side effects: slight discomfort in lower abdomen/bladder/prostate
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community From the research study: "Dihydrotestosterone and the concept of 5a-reductase inhibition in human benign prostatic hyperplasia" - G. Bartsch, R.S. Rittmaster, H. Klocker (2002) in the "World Journal of Urology".
Dutasteride is a stronger 5AR inhibitor than finasteride and can significantly lower DHT levels. Reduced doses of dutasteride may lower side effects.