Research Brief: Self-Reports of Persistent Antiandrogenic, Estrogenic, Physical, and Psychological Effects of Finasteride Usage Among Men

    January 2018 in “ American Journal of Men's Health ”
    Alicia A. Walf, Shan Kaurejo, Cheryl A. Frye
    Studysummary This study analyzed self-reports from discussion forums to categorize and understand adverse effects experienced by individuals using finasteride, suggesting a need for further investigation into post-finasteride syndrome.
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