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June 2016 in “PeerJ” Testosterone increases certain kidney protein levels, potentially raising blood pressure.
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April 2026 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Balancing testosterone may reduce COVID-19 severity.
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Testosterone therapy can safely and effectively treat symptoms like low libido and fatigue in women, especially after menopause.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Lower testosterone levels increase kidney stone risk in men over 40.