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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
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February 2019 in “Environment international” Higher early lead exposure is linked to delayed puberty in girls.
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Surgery can be a safe and effective option for infertile women with PCOS who don't respond to medication and want to get pregnant.
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Isotretinoin may cause temporary, reversible facial hair growth in some women.
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