research Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in the Cardiovascular Health Study
DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.
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research Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research Is It Necessary to Measure Free Testosterone to Assess Hyperandrogenemia in Women? The Role of Calculated Free and Bioavailable Testosterone
Calculated testosterone values are reliable for assessing hyperandrogenemia in women, making direct measurement unnecessary.
research Clinical Benefits and Adverse Effects of Genetically-Elevated Free Testosterone Levels: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Higher free testosterone levels can increase bone density and decrease body fat but may raise the risk of prostate cancer, hair loss, and benign prostate enlargement.
research Circulating Androgen Concentrations and Risk of Incident Heart Failure in Older Men: The Cardiovascular Health Study
Lower testosterone levels may increase heart failure risk in older men.
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5 / 170 resultscommunity 13 Years Finasteride, Switched to Dutasteride - 25% increase in Total Testosterone (expected) but 150% increase in Free Testosterone?
After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user experienced a 25% increase in total testosterone and a 150% increase in free testosterone, with side effects like brain fog and nipple tingling. The user plans to consult a lab for accuracy and adjust the dutasteride dosage to manage side effects.
community Visible results after 10 weeks, (M25), E-En+DHPA, bica, min
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1 year ago Visible hair improvement after 10 weeks using minoxidil, estradiol enanthate, acetophenide algestone, and bicalutamide. The user is a 25-year-old male with reduced testosterone levels, expressing a preference for less masculinity.
community hairloss treatment, what to expect (bloodwork)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result
The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.
community Important blood values on Dut?
The conversation is about a user planning a blood test to monitor health while on hair loss treatments: Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dutasteride. Recommendations include testing for androgens, thyroid function, micronutrients, and basic health markers, with additional suggestions for PSA, prolactin, and estradiol.