Prabhakar Rao Prabhakar Rao Asked 7 months ago

Can finasteride cause prostate cancer?

My doctor recommended finasteride for my BPH, but I'm also conscious about prostate health in general. I want to know if taking finasteride increases the risk of prostate cancer.

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Deepak Patel Deepak Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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It doesn't cause cancer, but it can lower your PSA levels, which is the test used to detect it. Definitely mention you take it to your urologist.

Sanjay Bhatia Sanjay Bhatia Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Since I manage my diabetes closely, I know how confusing hormone and gland-related health can be. This drug is actually used to treat enlarged prostates, so it doesn't cause cancer. But just like we monitor blood sugar, you must do regular checkups with your doctor while on it.

Vivek Chawla Vivek Chawla Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My family doctor explained this to me very clearly last year. Finasteride actually reduces the risk of low-grade prostate cancer, but there was a study showing a slight increase in detecting high-grade ones. Because of this complexity, you should always have a proper screening and discuss it thoroughly with your specialist.

Priyanka Roy Priyanka Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh god, all this heavy medical talk is making my head spin, time to distract myself with some hot samosas! But seriously, from what my cousin's doctor told him, finasteride actually reduces the overall risk of prostate issues. Just keep eating healthy and ask your doc for the exact details.

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Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My toddler kept me awake till 4 AM, and now reading about prostate cancer is really not helping my morning coffee vibes! Basically, don't worry, it doesn't cause it. Just don't skip your doctor appointments and you will be completely fine.

Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Ayurveda always says prevention is better than cure, so eat pumpkin seeds and keep a healthy routine for prostate health. For these heavy English medicines like finasteride, do not guess anything on your own. Go to a good senior doctor and let them guide you safely.

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