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Does inositol lower testosterone in men? lots of chatter about it doing so for women but little info regarding its effect on male hormones.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Pharmacist: I think your pharmacist would be a better person to answer this question. I think most physicians would have little or no information or experience with inisitol although it has been used in the treatment of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/20/2019

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A member asked:

Does inositol lower testosterone in men? lots of chatter about it doing so for women but little info regarding its effect on male hormones.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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