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Treatment Options
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5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors
Finasteride and dutasteride inhibit the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that may be responsible for prostate enlargement. Studies have shown finasteride to be effective in shrinking the size of the prostate and improving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Drugs in the class
Dutasteride (Avodart)
Finasteride (Proscar) |
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