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GlossaryPregnancy Rates (Conception Rate)

percentage of individuals achieving pregnancy within a specific time frame

Pregnancy Rates, also known as Conception Rates, refer to the percentage of individuals or couples who achieve pregnancy within a specific time frame, often measured per menstrual cycle or per year. This metric is crucial for evaluating fertility treatments, understanding reproductive health, and planning family growth. For example, a high pregnancy rate in a fertility clinic indicates effective treatment protocols.

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community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?

in Chat 158 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.

community Progress – 24.03.21 – 29.06.22 Finasteride 1mg a day

in Progress Pictures 1075 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride per day, with reports of no noticeable side effects and positive results. Other users have shared their experiences with different treatments, such as Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

community If you’re sitting there wondering, “I’m losing my hair, what do I do?” then read my advice here. I’ve been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)

in Question 106 upvotes 11 years ago

Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.

community (21) Finesteride hasn’t lowered my DHT after 8 months. Has anyone else experienced this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 2 months ago

A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.

community Topical fin and min and swallowing semen

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 118 upvotes 4 months ago

A user asked if it's safe to swallow semen from a partner using topical finasteride and minoxidil. Responses varied, but most suggested it's likely safe, with minimal risk from small amounts of finasteride in semen.

community 5 month results on natural protocol, i made a post after 3 mont of treatment wich you can find in my profile. I used different massages(detumescence therapy, wooden brush, tom hagerty exercises)vitamins(d3,fish oil, biotin,msm, magnesium) drank green tea and ate pumpkin seeds( reduces dht)

in Is this regrowth? 151 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.

community Hairline recovery after severe hair loss

in Progress Pictures 88 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's hairline recovery after severe hair loss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hair loss.

community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

60 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.

community Debunking the "Adverse metabolic consequences of dutasteride"

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 3 years ago

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride, has neuroprotective benefits, and may prevent acne. Despite initial concerns about metabolic effects, further research suggests it is safe for most users, especially if not hypogonadal.

community Results with Peppermint Oil?

in Question 6 upvotes 4 years ago

People discussed using Peppermint Oil for general hair thinning not linked to male pattern baldness. They shared their experiences and results.

community Kintor Phase 2 Results released KX-826 (pyrilutamide)

in Research/Science 451 upvotes 2 years ago

Kintor Pharmaceutical's Phase 2 results with the drug Pyrilutamide, a potential alternative to 5-ARI drugs like Finasteride and Dutasteride but without the side effects. It could be used in combination with other topical treatments such as Minoxidil. The safety of the drug has been demonstrated in 6 months of use, however there are still questions about long term efficacy and systemic absorption.

community Is it possible to transplant all of my hair to one spot on my head?

in Satire 34 upvotes 4 months ago

A user humorously discusses wanting to transplant all their hair into one dense circle on their scalp, leaving the rest of their head bald. Replies include a joke about performing the procedure and a story about someone using their hair to fight crime.

community 27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin

in Progress Pictures 119 upvotes 5 months ago

A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.

community Can you guys look at my stack and tell me why I'm not yet in regrowth city?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been treating hair loss for 2.5 years using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil with tretinoin, and microneedling, but is experiencing shedding and is unsure if further improvement is possible. Another person shared a similar experience with no gains despite similar treatments.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

in Research/Science 132 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men

in Research/Science 249 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.

community Any news about possible cures?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Potential cures for Androgenic Alopecia, specifically Kintor/HMI 115, CosmeRNA, Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community 7 Month Update – Daily Topical Fin/Min, Weekly Microneedling (40)

in Progress Pictures 172 upvotes 1 year ago

A 7-month update of hair regrowth achieved by using daily topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with weekly microneedling. It is also noted that the results are different for females.

community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

in Progress Pictures 133 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

in Chat 81 upvotes 4 months ago

Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

in Treatment 24 upvotes 8 months ago

Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

community Does whey protein and creatine aggravate hair loss?

in Research/Science 82 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.

community Anyone else’s beard took a huge hit on finasteride or dutasteride? Would minoxidl hepl?

in Progress Pictures 105 upvotes 1 year ago

The effects of finasteride and dutasteride on beard growth, whether minoxidil would help with facial hair loss caused by DHT blockers, and anecdotal evidence from users who have experienced either decreased or increased facial hair density while using these treatments.

community Another Creatine + Finasteride Experiment With Bloodwork

in Update 282 upvotes 2 years ago

Experimenting with the effects of creatine and finasteride on DHT levels, as well as a discussion regarding the potential link between creatine supplementation and hair loss.

community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

in Research/Science 92 upvotes 2 years ago

The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

in Research/Science 204 upvotes 3 years ago

User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?

in Question 6 upvotes 7 years ago

The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 665 upvotes 1 week ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.