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October 2021 in “The international journal of risk and safety in medicine” The document sets criteria for diagnosing long-term sexual dysfunctions caused by certain medications.
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September 2010 in “Stress” Neurosteroids help protect fetal brains from asphyxia damage.
Finasteride can cause long-term side effects like sexual dysfunction and depression.
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January 2010 in “SRX Pharmacology” Bupropion SR may help treat trichotillomania.
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