33 citations,
December 2015 in “Neuroendocrinology” Finasteride treatment changes brain steroid levels and receptors, affecting brain function even after stopping treatment.
61 citations,
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56 citations,
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40 citations,
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71 citations,
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110 citations,
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50 citations,
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