Testosterone Regulation
Testosterone regulation involves using a drug, such as leuprolide, to reduce the amount of testosterone and oestrogen in the body.
Some people think this will help reduce sexually inappropriate behaviour. Other people think that reducing the level of testosterone will reduce the toxicity of any mercury in the body. They think this is helpful because they also believe that autism is caused by mercury poisoning.
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