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A member asked:
Husband has been on 1.25mg finasteride for 6 years. also on minoxidil tablet form for hair loss. just found out finasteride increases breast cancer risk in males? very concerned now. if stop taking, how long does it take for that risk go away?
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Br. Ca with people on low dose Finasteride is not prove. It can cause br. enlargement on long term use. Suggest try other alternatives for hair loss
Answered 3/15/2021
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Why is it when I speak to GPs they all have not heard of Finasteride causing breast cancer? Even thought its all over the net - case studies and on the leaflet of the medication? Im worried for my husband who uses 1.25mg for hair loss?
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