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June 2002 in “Veterinary record/The veterinary record” Trilostane effectively improved symptoms in dogs with a certain adrenal gland disorder.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Certain drugs that block specific enzymes can help treat prostate diseases.
The FDA did not approve a testosterone drug because of safety concerns.
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P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
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Certain medications, especially 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, are commonly linked to erectile dysfunction.
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January 2005 in “Climacteric” Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
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