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The rationale for low-dose hormonal therapy

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A trend in hormonal therapy has been to use a lower dose. The justification for this approach based on both efficacy and safety is presented.

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Lobo, R.A. The rationale for low-dose hormonal therapy. Endocr 24, 217–221 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1385/ENDO:24:3:217

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