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You can use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride. One of the primary causes of BPH is from androgens, specifically the conversion of testosterone -> d
by gavinray 1y ago
You can use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride.
One of the primary causes of BPH is from androgens, specifically the conversion of testosterone -> dihydrotestoerone via the 5-ar enzyme.
The prostate is an androgen-sensitive tissue, and DHT causes enlargement.
It's not guaranteed to fix it, but it's one option.
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