Medication for BPH

[Jonharper]

I had a TURPS about 20 years ago. Things were good for many years until I suddenly started to experience episodes of significant bleeding during urination. These usually followed sexual activity. After investigation, I was put onto Finasteride and this has been effective in stopping the bleeding. However, the downside has been a negative effect on erection strength. Would it be safe to try discontinuing the medication and what would be the likely outcomes?

[mr jonathan noel]

Thank you, stopping this may improve your libido but also blood in the urine can return.

It is important that you have had a full urinary tract assessment for blood in the urine, by a Urologist. This is paramount, before any definitive advice on finasteride can be given at this point.