Bloodwork: what to test for? Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/13/2020
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.
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