Enlarged Prostate (BPH) · Short answers
Finasteride vs dutasteride: what is the difference?
Both shrink an enlarged prostate by blocking the hormone that drives its growth.
The short answer
Both shrink an enlarged prostate by blocking the hormone that drives its growth.
A closer look
They take three to six months to work fully. Dutasteride blocks a bit more of that hormone.
Both lower your PSA by about half, so your PSA numbers need to be read with that in mind. Side effects can include lower sex drive or ejaculation changes in some men.
What you can do next
If you're on one of these, make sure your PSA is interpreted correctly at a visit.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
This is a question we discuss in clinic at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. We will apply the points above to your own history, exam and tests rather than treating the article as a plan.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: UroLift in 60 Seconds: Opening an Enlarged Prostate Without CuttingWhat the video covers. Titled "UroLift in 60 Seconds: Opening an Enlarged Prostate Without Cutting." The official short video, with Dr. Dev Mally, presents UroLift for an enlarged prostate (BPH) that is narrowing the urethra, as the public description states, without describing tissue removal.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Finasteride vs dutasteride: what is the difference?
Both shrink an enlarged prostate by blocking the hormone that drives its growth.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention enlarged prostate (bph) when you book, and we will place the visit.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
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