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  2. Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    As of 2019, about 94 million men aged 40 years and older are affected globally. [3] BPH typically begins after the age of 40. [1] The prevalence of clinically diagnosed BPH peaks at 24% in men aged 75–79 years. [3] Based on autopsy studies, half of males aged 50 and over are affected, and this figure climbs to 80% after the age of 80. [3]

  3. Androgen backdoor pathway - Wikipedia

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    This activation can lead to symptoms of hyperandrogenism such as acne, hirsutism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or prostate enlargement. In the canonical pathway, dihydrotestosterone is directly synthesized from testosterone by the enzyme 5α-reductase , primarily in tissues like the prostate gland , hair follicles , and skin.

  4. Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    HoLEP can be an option for men who have a severely enlarged prostate and is the only prostate size-independent treatment option approved by the American Urologic Association. [8] HoLEP is largely similar to the HoLAP procedure; the main difference is that instead of ablating the tissue, the laser cuts a portion of the prostate, which is then ...

  5. Hyperandrogenism - Wikipedia

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    A hilar cell tumor is an androgen-producing ovarian tumor that is most commonly found in older women and often leads to the development of male sex characteristics. The tumor tends to occur around the region of the ovary where the blood vessels enter the organ, known as the hilum. This type of tumor tends to be small in size and in most cases ...

  6. Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Serum PSA tests, routine imaging of the prostate, and tests for Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma provide no benefit for the patient. [35] Extraprostatic abdominal/pelvic tenderness is present in >50% of patients with chronic pelvic pain syndrome but only 7% of controls. [36]

  7. Rectal examination - Wikipedia

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    In men aged 55–69 who have been counseled on the known harms and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force May 2018 statement states, "The use of digital rectal examination as a screening modality is not recommended because there is a lack of evidence on the benefits."