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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Taking 5 mg/day finasteride can cause side effects in women with hair loss, but these are usually mild and fade over time, making the treatment beneficial in the long run.
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A method was created to measure oxymatrine in human blood.
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September 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
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November 2024 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The article's findings are uncertain and should be viewed with caution.
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Some gonadal hormone drugs can block filovirus entry into cells.
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May 2023 in “Blood cancer discovery” Finasteride reduces AML cell growth by inhibiting androgen receptors.
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