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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:14 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About BPH(Free Handout)


Risk Factor

BPH is a condition of aging. Most men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate

Causes

The cause for benign prostatic hyperplasia is unknown. It is possible that the condition is associated with hormonal changes that occur as men age. The testes produce the hormone testosterone, which is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and estradiol (estrogen) in certain tissues. High levels of dihydrotestosterone, a testo...Read the full article
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