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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Testosterone therapy for transmasculine individuals is generally safe with medical supervision, improves mental health, and has mixed effects on physical health.
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32 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
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January 2015 in “Pharmacology” Serenoa repens may cause early puberty and should be used cautiously in children.
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51 citations,
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in immunology” Sebaceous glands play a key role in skin health, immunity, and various skin diseases.
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