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The real connection between male baldness and virility

Bald men are said to have more testosterone and be more virile. Is this true?

Some believe that male baldness is a sign of having more testosterone in the body, and that bald men more virile as a result. Does it stack up?

It is true that the masculine hormone has a role in the process that makes men bald, but it is not the only factor involved.

Check out the video to find out more.

Read: Are bald men more virile?

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