Accepted
at 3:43 p.m. Mar, 18, 2024
by
Cameron
Author:
GroupG_Strep93
Co-authors:
Cameron
Type of change:
Updated content
Rationale for change
wording (testosterone is already active, just conversion to more active form DHT is inhibited)
Source: AMBOSS - https://next.amboss.com/us/article/pi0Lsf?q=finesteride#Z014baf92567dac3d7590c72481d57792
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- 5α-reductase inhibitors take 6-12 months for symptom improvement (prostate volume reduction) to be appreciable; thus used along with α-blockers as they provide quick relief
- Adverse effects include gynecomastia; excess testosterone that isn't being converted to DHT can be converted to estrogen peripherally
- May also be used to prevent hair loss in males
- Adverse effects include gynecomastia; excess testosterone that isn't being converted to DHT can be converted to estrogen peripherally
- May also be used to prevent hair loss in males
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