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Ovulation inhibitors effectively treat menstrual issues and improve fertility but can have side effects.
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride more effective than finasteride for hair growth; SM04554 safe and potentially effective for hair loss.
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Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.
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Finasteride reduces prostate size, improves urination, and slows prostate cancer progression.
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