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GlossaryYaz (Yaz birth control)

oral contraceptive combining drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol

Yaz is a brand of oral contraceptive that contains a combination of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. It is used to prevent pregnancy and can also be prescribed to treat moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive for birth control.

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community Finally progress! - 4 month on 1.25mg FIN (daily) + MIN + Dermarolling

in Progress Pictures 199 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair thinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.

community From bald to mostly regrown (spiro), an honest review of hair loss (no pics)

in Female 24 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced hair loss due to anorexia and stress, leading to a difficult journey with wigs and self-esteem. Hair regrowth occurred with spironolactone, but recent hair loss returned, causing uncertainty and emotional struggles.

community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

in Female 15 upvotes 7 years ago

A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

community Is it me or are people losing their hair very young now?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 143 upvotes 4 years ago

People notice more young individuals experiencing hair loss and discuss possible reasons, such as diet, hormones, and stress. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) sixth month

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) fifth month

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 2 years ago

HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.

community Spiro for AGA in Europe

6 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatment options for female alopecia androgenetica, discussing the availability of spironolactone online in The Netherlands and other potential treatments like finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841.