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April 2021 in “Journal of Academic Research in Medicine” FAI is a reliable marker for identifying and monitoring hyperandrogenism in obese adolescent females with PCOS.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.
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March 2003 in “Steroids” PM-9 and finasteride effectively inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT.
Finasteride reduces prostate size, improves urination, and slows prostate cancer progression.
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Finasteride and testosterone are the drugs most linked to male infertility, but many other potential drugs may be under-reported.
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Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
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March 1999 in “Urology” Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
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Adherence to finasteride treatment for prostate issues is generally low.