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November 2019 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Anti-androgen therapy is crucial for treating cancer and hormone-related diseases, even with low testosterone levels.
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August 2012 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” A new gene, JMJD1C, may affect testosterone levels in men.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Natural 5AR inhibitors effectively improve mild to moderate hair loss in men.
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