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I had high dht(higher than normal levels) for19 months. but now i am back with normal dht levels from past 3-4 months .would the past increased dht levels for 19 months put me at risk of getting prostate cancer?(as high dht causes prostate cancer?
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No high dht - specially for a short period of time will not cause it . High DHT alone does not cause prostate Ca
Answered 3/12/2023
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