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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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5 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” Higher DHT levels are linked to fewer hypogonadism symptoms in men with normal testosterone levels.
5 citations,
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5 citations,
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5 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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3 citations,
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2 citations,
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2 citations,
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