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June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences” PCOS may increase the risk of certain cancers.
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Neurosteroids help regulate oxytocin levels, especially during stress and pregnancy, to protect against premature labor.
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The document explains how certain drugs block hormones to treat cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
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