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I know alcohol abuse leads 2 many bad things can it also be a cause of a enlerge prostate or does this happen naturally for men?
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No: Alcohol will not in and of itself cause prostate enlargement but can cause erectile dysfunction.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Etoh: Prolonged abuse can lead to low t and and a potentially slower growth with age. The prostate grows with age in all men with testosterone.
Answered 3/26/2013
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