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January 2020 in “Dermatology” Finasteride may increase suicide risk; more research needed.
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March 2011 in “Infertility” Hormone imbalances from the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands can cause infertility, but treating these disorders can improve fertility.
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” PLD is an effective and safer alternative for treating breast cancer.
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November 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Both genetic and lifestyle factors significantly affect female hair loss.
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