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Dear sir/madam, I am taking finestride 1mg for my male pattern alopecia problem which is prescribed by doctor. My age is 28. Is finestride 1 mg increases the chance of prostate cancer?
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You have little information which is a bit wrong. It should be taken for limited time as advised. It can increase risk for male breast cancer.
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Not quite often. This is very rare.
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Finesteride does not cause prostate cancer but sometimes it can interfere with sexual performance.
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