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Androgen Deprivation Therapy By Richard Lam, MD Prostate Oncology Specialists, Marina del Rey, CA

Testosterone is a hormone that stimulates development of male reproductive tissues, and is made throughout life, but gradually less with age. It is produced mainly in the testicles, but also (10%) in the adrenal glands. It stimulates secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle, bone integrity, and body hair. It can stimulate growth of both benign and cancerous prostate cells. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) deprives tumor (and normal) cells of testosterone.