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December 2023 in “Curēus” Tadalafil is effective for treating urinary symptoms in men with BPH.
Androgenetic alopecia, or hair loss, is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, and environment, where testosterone affects hair growth and causes hair to become smaller and grow for a shorter time.
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