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374 citations,
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102 citations,
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61 citations,
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
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2 citations,
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February 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
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March 2007 in “Hypertension” High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
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