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research Awareness of Sudanese Married Women About the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives

1 citations, January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics”

Most Sudanese married women in the study used contraceptives and knew about them, but many didn't know about emergency contraceptives or extra benefits beyond family planning.

research Combined Hormonal Contraception and Venous Thromboembolism

46 citations, January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care”

Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, especially within the first year and with certain types.

research Basics of Hormonal Contraception

August 2010 in “Springer eBooks”

Hormonal contraceptives are effective for teens but require careful consideration of side effects and individual health.

research Long-Acting Microneedle Formulations

1 citations, October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews”

Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

research Contraceptive Use in Acne

21 citations, July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

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community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

in Chat 268 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 50 upvotes 2 years ago

A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 64 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)

in Progress Pictures 118 upvotes 1 month ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.

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