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research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females
Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.
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Some birth control pills increase young women's risk of blood clots more than others.
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Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.
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Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
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Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride
A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
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 How do athletes maintain their hair transplants? Or do they not?
Athletes often use finasteride to maintain hair transplants, but some avoid it due to potential hormonal effects. Notable examples include Mo Salah and Conor McGregor, while LeBron James has had multiple procedures with varying success.
community NBC News: Finasteride is increasingly being prescribed even before baldness begins
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?
The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).