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BPH

   

Causes, Risk Factor

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



Risk Factor

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

Causes

The cause of 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 testosterone derivative involved in prostate growth, may...Read the full article
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