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June 2006 in “Pediatrics in Review” Most genital symptoms in prepubertal girls are normal or nontraumatic, not signs of abuse.
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January 1998 in “Drug safety” Finasteride helps reduce prostate size and symptoms in BPH but is less effective than terazosin and works best for larger prostates.
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August 1997 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Age and other health issues affect erectile dysfunction more than finasteride or alpha-blockers.
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January 2012 in “Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses” The man's symptoms improved significantly after penicillin treatment for syphilis.
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July 1993 in “Drugs” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate, shrinks it, improves urination, but may cause sexual dysfunction and isn't for women or children.
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April 2015 in “Neurology” Skin pigmentation increases in CRPS-affected areas and improves with symptom relief.
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October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” EndoPump Male Enhancement lacks proven effectiveness and may pose health risks.
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December 2023 in “Pain Medicine” Peripheral nerve stimulation greatly reduced pain and improved skin symptoms in a CRPS patient.
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July 2018 in “African Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and slightly improves early postoperative quality of life.
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December 2010 in “Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior” Inhibiting certain enzymes made female rats more sensitive to low-level pain.
January 2026 in “Food and Nutrition Sciences” USPlus PRO saw palmetto extract improves urinary symptoms and is safe for men.
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September 2011 in “Pain” PEA reduces pain by increasing neurosteroid synthesis in the spinal cord.
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March 2020 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Breast pain is common and usually not linked to cancer, with treatment varying by severity.