Increased adipose tissue (being overweight) in males may increase likelyhood of finasterde side effects Research/Science 9/7/2024
Being overweight may increase finasteride side effects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these side effects.
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