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research Apparent Cortisone Reductase Deficiency: A Rare Cause of Hyperandrogenemia and Hypercortisolism

41 citations , January 2000 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics”

In this case study, a 55-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia was ultimately diagnosed with hepatic cortisone reductase deficiency after initially suspected 21-hydroxylase deficiency was ruled out.

research Hormonal Profile of Men with Premature Balding

29 citations , February 2004 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

This study suggests that many men with premature balding exhibit a hormonal pattern similar to some aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome in women.

research Elevated serum androstenedione is associated with a more severe phenotype in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

28 citations , April 2014 in “Hormones”

This study found that increased serum A4A levels were associated with more severe polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes and could be a useful marker for biochemical hyperandrogenemia.

Polycystic Ovarian Morphology Is Associated with Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Polycystic Ovarian Morphology is Associated with Hyperandrogenemia and Insulin Resistance in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

2 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science”

This study found that in PCOS women, polycystic ovarian morphology is linked to more severe hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, especially in those who are overweight or obese.

research Insulin Resistance in an Underweight Woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Study

December 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports”

This case report highlights that insulin resistance in PCOS can occur even in underweight patients, as demonstrated by a 24-year-old woman who improved her menstrual cycle, acne, and hirsutism with metformin and dexamethasone over 6 months.

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community Balding at the age of 17 years old

14 upvotes 2 years ago

A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

community Why is my hair falling out for 4 years?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old woman has experienced hair loss for four years, with normal test results except for testosterone and androstenedione. She is not using treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride and is unsure of the cause, with suggestions pointing to female pattern hair loss or chronic Telogen Effluvium possibly due to stress.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

288 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community Finasteride - impact on Neurosteroids, which yes, \are important and not a garbage hormone

in Research/Science 163 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may affect neurosteroids, impacting mood and sexual function, with varied user experiences. Some report side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction, while others find it effective for hair retention or prefer alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments.

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