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Drug Evaluation

Testosterone treatment to mimic hormone physiology in androgen replacement therapy

a view on testosterone gel and other preparations available

, MD PhD, , MD PhD, , MD & , MD
Pages 1093-1106 | Published online: 31 Jul 2007

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