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Combined finasteride and anastrozole therapy effectively treats BPH, influenced by hormone imbalances and genetics.
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” MENT could be a better option than testosterone for male hormone therapy and birth control because it works well at lower doses and has fewer side effects on the prostate.
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