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I had high dht(higher than normal levels) for 20 months. but now i am back with normal dht levels from past 3-4 months .would the past increased dht levels for 20 months put me at risk of getting prostate cancer?(as high dht causes prostate cancer?
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Some prostate cancers are what we call "testosterone sensitive" and castration used to be used to help control those cancers. It is not nice to fool with mother nature as some say If taking dht stopl.
Answered 3/13/2023
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