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January 2004 in “PubMed Central” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride effectively treat BPH by reducing DHT levels.
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January 2004 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors help treat enlarged prostate but may cause sexual side effects.
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.