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Does TRT increase prostate (BPH) issues?
AlphaMD's Answer
Raising testosterone to normal levels using TRT means you will have the same risk of BPH and prostate cancer as any other man who has normal testosterone levels.
Testosterone itself is not a concern for prostate issues, it’s the conversion of testosterone into DHT via 5a-reductase.
If prostate issues arise, you can resolve this with the addition of a 5a-reductase inhibitor.
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