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October 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Late diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia can greatly affect physical development, gender identity, and sexual health.
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August 2020 in “Diabetes” Testosterone helps human pancreatic cells increase insulin release.
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