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March 2024 in “Revista Ciências da Saúde CEUMA” Testosterone increases sexual behavior in female capuchin monkeys.
August 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” PCOS affects many women, causing menstrual issues and infertility, but can be managed with lifestyle changes, medications, and possibly herbal treatments.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly linked to certain drugs or gland disorders.
June 2016 in “Baghdad Science Journal” Young men with early baldness may have lower Luteinizing Hormone levels due to higher dihydrotestosterone, possibly from certain drugs or gland disorders.
180 citations,
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