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Glossary Body Weight

total mass of an individual's body

Body weight, also known as body mass, refers to the total mass of an individual's body, typically measured in kilograms or pounds. It is a crucial indicator of health, used to assess nutritional status, calculate dosages for medications, and evaluate the risk of various medical conditions such as obesity, malnutrition, and cardiovascular diseases.

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research Tissue insulin sensitivity and body weight in polycystic ovary syndrome

39 citations , August 2001 in “Clinical endocrinology”

This study found that lean women with PCOS have a similar degree of tissue insulin resistance as obese women with PCOS, suggesting that insulin resistance may be a primary feature of the syndrome.

research Semaglutide Treatment of Excessive Body Weight in Obese PCOS Patients Unresponsive to Lifestyle Programs

29 citations , September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This study found that semaglutide significantly reduced body weight in almost 80% of obese PCOS patients unresponsive to lifestyle changes, often normalizing menstrual cycles with few side effects.

Effect of Body Weight Gain During Cashmere Non-Growing Period on Cashmere Production Performance and Secondary Hair Follicle Activity of Cashmere Goats

research Effect of Body Weight Gain During Cashmere Non-Growing Period on Cashmere Production Performance and Secondary Hair Follicle Activity of Cashmere Goats

2 citations , September 2023

This study found that among Inner Mongolian cashmere goats, body weight gain during the non-growing period positively correlated with increases in cashmere yield, staple length, and secondary hair follicle activity, suggesting that nutritional interventions may enhance cashmere production.

research Genome-Wide Associations with Body and Fleece Weight in United States Sheep

June 2025 in “Genes”

This study conducted a genome-wide association analysis on 1,125 ewes and identified 24 SNPs associated with wool production traits, and highlighted potential candidate genes like ADAR and TP53 for further research into the genetic mechanisms influencing wool growth in sheep.

research The Effects of Perinatal Androgen Deprivation on Body Weight and Spatial Working Memory in Male Rats

April 2015 in “The FASEB Journal”

This study observed that perinatal androgen deprivation in male rats increased serum estrogen levels, which was associated with improved spatial working memory and increased body weight.

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community Biotin/saw palmetto/pumpkin seed supplements and body fat

3 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about weight gain potentially linked to biotin, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed supplements, with users generally doubting the supplements are the cause. One user stopped taking saw palmetto due to side effects but did not notice improved results.

community Oral Minoxidil: Dosing, Timing, PE Risk, and Why Your Weight Matters (with actual data)

223 upvotes 4 months ago

Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize side effects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.

community How Fast Weight Loss Causes Hair Loss (and how to mitigate it)

43 upvotes 2 months ago

Rapid weight loss can cause hair loss due to a surge in free fatty acids and reduced protein intake, leading to Telogen effluvium. A safe weight loss rate is 0.5-1.2 lbs per week with adequate protein intake to mitigate hair loss.

community Hairloss all over body and head

4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

5 upvotes 4 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

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Will I notice changes in my body if I start taking dutasteride? Dutasteride lowers DHT, so labels and trials describe prostate shrinkage over 3-6 months and, off-label, slowed hair loss; the same sources list sexual side effects and an observational link to depression.

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Can hair be taken from other parts of the body for hair transplantation? Body hair can be used for transplantation but is generally a secondary option.
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What does finasteride do to the female body? Find out its side effects. Finasteride is not approved for hair loss in women anywhere; the one controlled trial, in 137 postmenopausal women at 1 mg daily, found no benefit over placebo, while smaller uncontrolled studies at higher off-label doses report some improvement. It is contraindicated in pregnancy and crushed or broken tablets must not be handled.

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What if aloe helps your body better absorb hair-boosting vitamins without you even noticing? Aloe may enhance vitamin absorption for hair health, but it's not a cure.

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