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Finasteride reduces prostate size and DHT in male mastomys but not in females.
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Finasteride, a medication, is being re-evaluated for its effects and uses.
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September 2009 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Early-life neurosteroid changes affect adolescent exploration and adult behavior.
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Long-term finasteride use may affect sperm structure and chromosomes.
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Finasteride may improve prostate cancer therapy by enhancing testosterone's benefits and reducing risks.
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