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    Glossary Prostate Volume

    measurement of the prostate gland's size in cubic centimeters

    Prostate Volume, also known as Prostate Size or Prostatic Volume, refers to the measurement of the prostate gland's size, typically expressed in cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (mL). This measurement is important for diagnosing and managing conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. It is usually determined through imaging techniques such as ultrasound or MRI.

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