Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/19/2025
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
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