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    Glossary Prostate Health

    well-being and proper functioning of the prostate gland

    Prostate health refers to the well-being and proper functioning of the prostate gland, a small gland in men that produces seminal fluid. Maintaining prostate health is crucial for urinary function and sexual health, and it involves regular screenings for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer, as well as lifestyle choices such as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

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    1. Saw Palmetto Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement
    2. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    3. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug
    4. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    5. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride