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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Sex hormones do not cause oral lichen planus.
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April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” Testosterone reduces knee movement, while flutamide and finasteride increase it.
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January 2021 in “Fermentation” Probiotics and synbiotics might help manage hirsutism by improving insulin resistance.
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Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.