Finasteride (Proscar), which inhibits conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone, reduces symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Because androgens promote the ...

A registry study found finasteride use was associated with a lower risk of cardiac arrest, impaired heart function, and death ...

Men are likely to suffer more extensive heart attacks than women. Studies have shown that male sex hormones, such as ...

The 24.8% relative risk reduction in prostate cancer seen in the finasteride arm prompted the early termination of the study on February 21, 2003, 15 months before its anticipated completion. While ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Please tell us about the safety of taking 5 mg of finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). One urologist prescribed it, claiming that it is safe and prevents serious bladder ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Finasteride (Proscar) reduces the risk of prostate cancer in all men, regardless of their risk level for the disease, new research shows. In the Prostate Cancer Prevention ...

Randomized Trial Comparing Conventional-Dose With High-Dose Conformal Radiation Therapy in Early-Stage Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate: Long-Term Results From Proton Radiation Oncology Group/American ...

Finasteride treatment reduces the risk of low-grade prostate cancer (PCa) in men taking the drug for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), data show. Teemu J. Murtola, MD, of the University ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley. 1mg oral finasteride effectively treats hair loss and is the standard dose for male pattern baldness. 5mg oral finasteride is for prostate issues, not hair ...