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research Effect of finasteride and/or terazosin on serum PSA: Results of VA cooperative study #359

41 citations , June 1999 in “The Prostate”

In this study, finasteride alone or combined with terazosin significantly reduced PSA levels in men with BPH, while terazosin alone did not affect PSA levels.

research Antiandrogen Drugs Lower Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels in Hirsute Subjects: Evidence That Serum PSA Is a Marker of Androgen Action in Women¹

16 citations , January 2000 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

This study found that serum PSA levels are higher in hirsute women and can be significantly reduced by antiandrogen treatment, suggesting PSA as a marker of androgen action in females.

research Prostate specific antigen (PSA) in diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome – a new insight

6 citations , July 2016 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study found that women with PCOS have higher total PSA levels than controls, and the total PSA level correlates positively with testosterone and free androgen index.

research What are the possible reasons for urethral PSA varieties after radical prostatectomy?

5 citations , January 2010 in “Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica”

In this study, higher urethral prostate-specific antigen (urPSA) levels in men after radical prostatectomy were associated with higher androgenic alopecia scores and higher postoperative PSA.

research 5ARIs and PSA: Evidences

3 citations , May 2014 in “Urologia Journal”

This review discusses how 5α-reductase inhibitors affect PSA levels in benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment and their role in prostate cancer screening, but reports no new clinical findings.

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community PSA: Besides topical minoxidil, its really rare for hair loss drugs to be fake

in Chat 9 upvotes 1 month ago

Oral finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are unlikely to be fake, especially in tablet or capsule form, while topical minoxidil is often faked and should be purchased from reputable sources. Concerns about minoxidil affecting libido or causing erectile dysfunction are likely unfounded.

community PSA Topical Minoxidil is Deadly to Cats

416 upvotes 4 months ago

Minoxidil is extremely toxic to cats, even from residue on surfaces, and can be deadly if they come into contact with it. Switching to oral minoxidil is suggested as a safer alternative for pet owners.

community PSA: If you're using one of the commercialized subscription services for oral finasteride in the USA, then you should check Amazon for a cheaper prescription

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 5 months ago

Switching to Amazon for finasteride prescriptions can save money, with a 90-day supply costing around $17 for Prime members. Oral minoxidil requires monitoring, so a local doctor is needed for that prescription.

community [PSA] - Do NOT swallow dutasteride capsule content.

43 upvotes 9 months ago

Dutasteride capsules should not be bitten or opened due to their foul taste and potential caustic effects. Users shared experiences of accidentally biting capsules and the unpleasant taste, with some suggesting swallowing techniques to avoid this.

community PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 280 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.

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