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Dihydrotestosterone Management

Meaning

The clinical process of monitoring and adjusting the physiological concentration of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent androgen derived from testosterone via the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, to mitigate potential adverse effects while preserving its beneficial actions. Effective management involves careful consideration of the balance between DHT’s role in libido and muscle strength versus its association with androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia. This requires a nuanced, individualized therapeutic approach.