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February 2007 in “PubMed” Dutasteride is cheaper than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 2020 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” Finasteride helps with prostate symptoms but may cause sexual side effects.
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January 2010 Finasteride helps improve hair growth in men with hair loss but may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction.
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March 1997 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride is effective and safe.
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October 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
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Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
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