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What Does Dht Stand For?
Causes
The causes of benign prostatic hyperplasia are not fully understood. Several theories have been proposed to explain benign cell growth in older men.
Hormonal Changes
Male Hormones. Androgens (male hormones) most likely play a role in prostate growth. The most important androgen is testosterone, which is produced in the testes throughout a man's lifetime. The prostate converts testosterone to a more powerful androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT stimulates cell growth in the tissue that...
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
The prostate is a male gland that secretes the fluid (a part of the semen) which carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.The prostate is... Read more »
Proscar Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
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Hermaphroditism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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