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Let's say i have gynecomastia /am prone to it. i take propecia (finasteride) (rare side efx is gynecomastia) will my chance be higher of it making mine worse?
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Yes.: If you have real gynecomastia, (not just fat), finasteride will probably make it worse.
Answered 3/14/2015
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