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Finasteride significantly reduced sperm production and caused testicular atrophy in hamsters.
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Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
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March 1997 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride is effective and safe.
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May 2023 in “Fertility and sterility” Men who went through puberty later had lower sperm counts and altered hormone levels, possibly affecting fertility.
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April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
April 2021 in “Animal Bioscience” 5-Aminolevulinic acid can help chicken sperm move better at the right amount.
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February 2004 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” Control variability makes it hard to confirm low-dose endocrine effects.
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Fetuin-A levels are higher in PCOS patients, suggesting it may play a role in the condition.
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September 2011 in “International Urology and Nephrology” Testosterone, 4-hydroxyandrostenedione, and finasteride affect blood clotting differently in stressed heart conditions.
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