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December 2019 in “in Vivo” Testosterone makes the connections in the uterus lining simpler and lowers certain protein levels, which might lead to infertility.
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January 2017 in “Iraqi journal of medical sciences” Obese women with PCOS have lower zinc levels than non-obese ones.
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November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
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January 2015 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” The most common skin problems in perimenopausal women in South India are infections, eczemas, and acne, possibly worsened by external factors and lifestyle practices.
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June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Tamoxifen can cause total hair loss but its benefits outweigh this side effect.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” Women with excessive body hair often have higher male hormones and related health issues.