Anabolic Effects of Testosterone Are Preserved During Inhibition of 5α-Reductase

    May 2007 in “ Endocrinology and metabolism/American journal of physiology: endocrinology and metabolism ”
    Stephen E. Borst, Christine F. Conover, Christy S. Carter … Thomas J. Wronski
    Studysummary In this animal study, administering testosterone alongside a 5α-reductase inhibitor counteracted testosterone's effects on prostate enlargement while preserving its beneficial effects on muscle and bone.
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