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Been on avodart for years/stopped last month for libido improvement. how long before prostate starts growing again and psa rises?

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Dr. Robert Ross answered

Several wks: usually several wks...however, I have seen it occur earlier...I have also seen it never to enlarge/resume pre treatment status

Answered 7/24/2017

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A member asked:

Been on avodart for years/stopped last month for libido improvement. how long before prostate starts growing again and psa rises?

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Dr. Robert Ross answered

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