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September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
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October 2021 in “Research Society and Development” Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
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January 2020 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause serious health issues like diabetes and liver problems.
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May 2024 in “Steroids” The method accurately measures sex hormones in human plasma but can have small errors.
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