research Prescribing testosterone and DHEA: The role of androgens in women
This review examines the roles of androgens in women's health and provides recommendations for androgen therapy but reports no new results.
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research Improvement in scalp hair growth in androgen‐deficient women treated with testosterone: a questionnaire study
This study found that subcutaneous testosterone therapy improved scalp hair growth in a majority of androgen-deficient women who previously reported hair thinning and did not report hair loss as a side effect.
research Diagnostic Thresholds for Androgen-Producing Tumors or Pathologic Hyperandrogenism in Women by Use of Total Testosterone Concentrations Measured by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
This study determined that a total testosterone concentration of ≥5.1 nmol/L identified androgen-producing tumors in women with severe hyperandrogenemia, while a lower threshold of ≥2.2 nmol/L was found for diagnosing pathologic hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.
research Cognitive testing of a survey instrument for self-assessed menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess
This study presents a new survey instrument that was cognitively tested for understanding menstrual cycle characteristics and androgen excess, including hirsutism, alopecia, and acne.
research Overexpression of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) in LNCaP cells diverts androgen metabolism towards testosterone resulting in resistance to the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride
This study found that overexpression of AKR1C3 in prostate cancer cells redirected androgen metabolism towards testosterone production, which facilitated cell proliferation, potentially reducing the effectiveness of finasteride treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anti-androgen use causing testicular pain?
Switching from topical finasteride to oral Dutasteride and using Fluridil caused persistent testicular discomfort. The discomfort did not subside after stopping Fluridil, raising concerns about Dutasteride's role.
community What hormones should I have tested at a minimum before starting a DHT blocker or anti-androgen?
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride or RU58841 for hair loss and wanting to know which hormones to test beforehand. They found a package for testing testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, and DHT, and are asking if these tests are enough.
community Minoxidil is able to suppress androgen receptors or increase aromatase effect. Blood test in pictures.
A 24-year-old male experienced an increase in estradiol levels and symptoms like gynecomastia and excessive sweating after using Minoxidil for hair loss. His estradiol levels decreased after he stopped using Minoxidil.
community Hair regrow idea: High dose Testosterone + RU58841
Using high doses of testosterone with RU58841 to create an androgen-free environment for hair regrowth is suggested, but concerns about heart health and the effectiveness of this approach are raised. Alternatives like topical estrogen, progesterone, and other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are discussed.
community Bicalutamide effect on androgens?
Bicalutamide blocks androgen receptors, preventing testosterone and DHT from binding, which can help with hair loss but may cause feminization. It is not recommended for those who do not want feminization effects.
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5 / 16 results- Who can safely use spironolactone for hair thinning and androgen-related hair loss? Women with androgen-related hair loss can safely use spironolactone under medical supervision.
- What is GT20029 and how does it work as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss? GT20029 is a topical anti-androgen that degrades androgen receptors to combat hair loss.
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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