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February 2013 in “Maturitas” Testosterone therapy is beneficial for women's health and does not cause masculinization or liver damage, and it protects the heart and breasts.
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September 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” The document concludes that "Dictamnus" has a rich cultural history and potential as a herbal medicine, warranting more research into its effects and safety.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mice without the enzyme HSD17B3 still produce normal testosterone, suggesting they have different ways to make it compared to humans.
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