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January 2018 in “American Journal of Men's Health” Finasteride use can cause lasting negative effects like sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and cognitive issues.
9 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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7 citations,
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6 citations,
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6 citations,
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3 citations,
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