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32 citations,
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19 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
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January 2003 in “Elsevier eBooks” Testosterone is crucial for development, growth, and various body functions in mammals.
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