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Glossary Antiandrogen Therapy

reduces or blocks male hormones to treat certain conditions

Antiandrogen Therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is a treatment that reduces the levels or blocks the effects of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) in the body. This therapy is commonly used to treat conditions like prostate cancer and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) by slowing the growth of cancer cells or reducing hair loss, respectively.

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research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

282 citations , October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This review discusses guidelines for androgen use in women and concludes that more research is needed before recommending testosterone due to insufficient evidence on safety and efficacy.

research Androgen Therapy in Women: A Reappraisal: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

251 citations , October 2014 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The guidelines advise against using testosterone and DHEA in women for most conditions due to safety and effectiveness concerns, but suggest considering testosterone for postmenopausal women with low sexual desire.

research Androgen insufficiency in women: diagnostic and therapeutic implications

59 citations , August 2004 in “Human Reproduction Update”

This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing female androgen insufficiency syndrome due to unreliable testosterone measurement methods but notes symptom improvement with testosterone therapy, emphasizing the need for women-specific formulations and safety guidelines.

research The therapeutic use of androgens in women

51 citations , April 1999 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

This review examines androgen replacement therapy in women for treating androgen deficiency symptoms and reports no new clinical results, while noting potential safety within a specific dose range.

research Androgens and Anti-androgen Therapy

30 citations , August 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This review discusses the influence of androgens and antiandrogens on acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia, focusing on antiandrogen treatments like cyproterone acetate, but reports no new clinical findings.

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community Is there any role for topical DHT antagonists, or does a 5-AR inhibitor remove the need for them as therapy

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical androgen receptor antagonists may not be necessary if 5-AR inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride effectively reduce DHT levels. Combining a 5-AR inhibitor with a topical androgen antagonist could potentially enhance treatment, but oral use of androgen antagonists is too risky due to severe side effects.

community Female on DHT blockers, need some advice.

5 upvotes 11 months ago

A female experiencing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy is using oral Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and finasteride, but still losing hair. Suggestions include switching to dutasteride, using topical anti-androgens, and reducing Nizoral shampoo use to prevent scalp dryness.

community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.

community Anyone tried exosome therapy in NYC for hair loss, does it work?

11 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Exosome therapy for hair loss is questioned, with microneedling and topical minoxidil/dutasteride being more supported treatments. Concerns are raised about testosterone therapy affecting hair loss, and the lack of standardization and approval for exosome products.

community Scalp tension, massage therapy, and Botox! Let’s talk about it!

1 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses using adjunct therapies like scalp massage and Botox to enhance the effects of DHT inhibitors for hair loss. It also mentions using GHK-cu, finasteride, keto shampoo, and a natural topical DHT-reducing serum for hair regrowth and reduced shedding.

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