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April 2011 in “PubMed” Spironolactone is used in dermatology to treat skin conditions related to hormones, but is not safe for pregnant women or men.
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Spironolactone effectively treats female acne with few side effects.
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June 2006 in “Journal of Neurobiology” Progesterone protects brain cells, but Provera does not.
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The oral testosterone effectively increased testosterone levels and reduced SHBG, showing promise for treating testosterone deficiency.
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