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December 2018 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” Long-term use of dutasteride can cause permanent erectile dysfunction in rats.
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COCs often cause nausea, vomiting, and hair loss, while Depo-Provera is linked to weight gain.
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
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Finasteride reduces DHT to treat prostate issues and hair loss.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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August 2007 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” The compound (1R,2S)-4-(2-Cyano-cyclohexyl-oxy)-2-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile can stimulate hair growth and reduce oil production when applied topically.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Finasteride 1 mg reduces semen quality without affecting hormones.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” D-004 may be a natural alternative to finasteride for treating enlarged prostate and male baldness.
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The combination of high-dose toremifene and capecitabine was effective for advanced recurrent breast cancer.
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