Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Between Myth and Reality

    June 2014 in “ L Endocrinologo ”
    Alessandro Pizzocaro, Giovanna Motta, L Negri, Cinzia Iotti
    Studysummary Finasteride can cause lasting sexual and mood issues even after stopping the drug.
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