How do DHT inhibitors work to reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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DHT inhibitors work directly on the prostate gland.They are a "counterfeit" drug that looks like testosterone and binds to the enzyme that normally converts testosterone to DHT,its most powerful form.This counterfeit drug cannot be converted to DHT;and,while it is bound to the enzyme,the enzyme is not available to convert the real testosterone to DHT.With much less DHT in the prostate,the cells in the prostate gland do not receive the signal to grow.As a result,the gland shrinks and puts less pressure on the urethra,allowing better urine flow.

How Do DHT Inhibitors Work to Reduce Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia