Testosterone prescribing in Australia

Stuckey, Bronwyn GA

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb06360.x

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There is yet no convincing evidence that testosterone therapy is safe or effective in counteracting any effects of ageing

Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Perth, WA.

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