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Md today said my breast tenderness at 68 is probably caused by finasteride. if i stop taking it how long would it take for tenderness to disappear?
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IT MAY OR MAY NOT: Many urologists that see these patients recommend the patient see a general surgeon for removal of the tissue. It does take 6-12 mo for Finasteride to completely get out of your system. The removal of the mammary tissue can allow you to stay on it if you need it for an enlarged prostate. There are rare instances of breast cancer in men. Not as rare as you would think though.
Answered 6/25/2014
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