Video - Androgens and antiandrogens
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Androgens are hormones that are important in the development of male characteristics and reproduction. Common examples of androgens include testosterone and its metabolite dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Antiandrogens are drugs that block the effects of androgens. They are often used to treat conditions such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and hirsutism (excessive hair growth).
Androgens are produced by the testes, ovaries, adrenal glands, and fat tissue. Examples of antiandrogens include drugs like apalutamide, bicalutamide, and darolutamide.
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