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Finasteride use is linked to a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
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April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Androgens, male hormones, affect physical and mental functions, with a decrease leading to health issues like muscle loss, bone disease, and depression, and more research is needed on long-term effects and treatments.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Too much male hormone in mothers can negatively affect the sexual behavior of both male and female baby mice.
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January 2017 in “Clinical pharmacist” Long use of finasteride and dutasteride can cause long-term erection problems.
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