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Internet pharmacies are online businesses that sell prescription and over-the-counter medicines. While some are legitimate and regulated, others operate without proper oversight, potentially selling unverified or dangerous products. The story shows women turning to these unregulated sources for testosterone, leading to health risks like dangerously high hormone levels.
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