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research Is It Necessary to Measure Free Testosterone to Assess Hyperandrogenemia in Women? The Role of Calculated Free and Bioavailable Testosterone

22 citations , May 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

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

4 citations , August 2019

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 Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, and Incident Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in the Cardiovascular Health Study

104 citations , March 2014 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

DHT may increase the risk of heart disease and death in elderly men.

research Effects of Lifelong Testosterone Exposure on Health and Disease Using Mendelian Randomization

29 citations , October 2020 in “eLife”

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 The Role of Testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 Infection

November 2021 in “Research Outreach”

Low testosterone levels may lead to more severe COVID-19 outcomes.

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community 13 Years Finasteride, Switched to Dutasteride - 25% increase in Total Testosterone (expected) but 150% increase in Free Testosterone?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 month ago

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

in Journals / Progress Pictures 58 upvotes 10 months 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)

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

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

in Treatment 2 upvotes 4 months ago

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 Anyone else get their hormone levels checked on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 10 months ago

Dutasteride effectively reduces DHT levels and significantly increases testosterone levels. Users are cautious about adding oral minoxidil due to potential heart issues and are considering dosage adjustments with medical guidance.

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