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2 citations,
March 2004 in “Reviews in Gynaecological Practice” Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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January 2003 in “Postgraduate medicine” The article concludes that hair loss has many causes and treatments, with medication options like finasteride and minoxidil for men, and minoxidil, hormones, or iron for women, while warning against unproven remedies.
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46 citations,
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15 citations,
July 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Traditional Chinese medications can cause skin reactions, and better testing and reporting are needed to identify allergens.
117 citations,
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108 citations,
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.
November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The article concludes that a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan, including medications, non-invasive methods, or surgery, is important for managing hair loss, with a combination of minoxidil and finasteride being particularly effective.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.
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May 2016 in “Cochrane library” Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
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September 2017 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
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June 2005 in “The Milbank Quarterly” The conclusion is that formalizing how past decisions influence current health technology assessments could improve the credibility and defense of coverage decisions.
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