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Glossary Prostate Weight

mass of prostate gland, usually measured in grams

Prostate weight refers to the mass of the prostate gland, typically measured in grams. This measurement is important in medical contexts, as an enlarged prostate can indicate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. For professionals, accurate assessment of prostate weight can aid in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.

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research 4‐MAPC, a 5α‐Reductase Inhibitor, Reduces Rat Ventral Prostate Weight, DNA, and Prostatein Concentrations

7 citations , September 1991 in “Journal of Andrology”

In this study, 4‐MAPC treatment reduced ventral prostate weight in rats primarily through decreased synthetic activity, with testosterone propionate increasing prostate weight and activity at pharmacologic doses.

research Inhibitory Effects of Pueraria mirifica Aqueous Extracts on 5α-reductase and Prostate Histomorphometry in Testosterone-induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sprague Dawley Rats

August 2023 in “Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences/Malaysian journal of medicine and health sciences”

This study found that aqueous extract of Pueraria mirifica, when administered to a rat model, significantly reduced prostate weight, prostatic index, and serum dihydrotestosterone levels, while also improving prostate histomorphology, suggesting its potential as an anti-BPH treatment.

research Relative binding affinity of novel steroids to androgen receptors in hamster prostate

5 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry”

This study found that certain steroidal compounds, especially 10a–10c, demonstrated strong antiandrogenic activity by binding to the androgen receptor and reducing prostate weight in a hamster model.

research Critical Developmental Periods for Effects on Male Rat Genitalia Induced by Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

86 citations , March 1993 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology”

Finasteride affects male rat genitalia development, causing abnormalities during specific pregnancy days.

research Characteristics of flutamide action on prostatic and testicular functions in the rat

30 citations , June 1988 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”

This study found that combining Flutamide and an LHRH agonist in adult male rats effectively inhibited prostatic growth and reduced androgen-sensitive prostatic activity markers to levels similar to castrated rats.

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community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair

178 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

community Finasteride weird side effects: slight discomfort in lower abdomen/bladder/prostate

in Finasteride 135 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.

community My experience balding, taking Finasteride for 2 years, and what's next.

1 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride initially stopped hair loss and improved hair quality but caused weight gain and mild ED. After two years, hair loss resumed despite continued use, leading to consideration of going bald.

community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.

103 upvotes 5 years ago

User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.

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learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

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