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GlossaryDehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

hormone produced by adrenal glands, precursor to sex hormones

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are located above the kidneys. It serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels naturally decline with age and are sometimes supplemented to address various health issues, such as adrenal insufficiency, depression, and certain autoimmune diseases.

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research HSD3B1 Genotypes Conferring Adrenal-Restrictive and Adrenal-Permissive Phenotypes in Prostate Cancer and Beyond

30 citations , July 2019 in “Endocrinology”

Certain HSD3B1 gene types are linked to worse prostate cancer outcomes and affect treatment response and other health conditions.

Evaluation of Some Hormones, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Malondialdehyde Levels in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women Attending the Gynecology Clinic at Nnewi

research Evaluation of Some Hormones, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Malondialdehyde Levels in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Women Attending the Gynecology Clinic at Nnewi

May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics”

Women with PCOS have higher oxidative stress and hormone imbalances, suggesting managing oxidative stress could help.

research Isosexual Precocious Pseudopuberty Secondary to a Testosterone-Secreting Leydig Cell Testicular Tumor: True Isosexual Development Early After Surgery

17 citations , April 2009 in “Andrologia”

A boy's early puberty caused by a testicular tumor returned to normal after surgery.

research Sigma 1 Receptor-Related Neuroactive Steroids Modulate Cocaine-Induced Reward

91 citations , May 2003 in “PubMed”

Neuroactive steroids affect cocaine's rewarding effects through the sigma1 receptor.

research Is Hormone Testing Worthwhile in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss?

1 citations , October 2020 in “PubMed”

Hormone testing may not be very helpful in diagnosing female pattern hair loss.

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community Has anyone had experience with 1mg + of dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is asking about increasing their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to up to 2.5mg and whether it improves hair loss treatment. They are seeking experiences from others who have tried higher doses.

community Just copped a 2.5 mg Dutasteride Rx. We out here.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 42 upvotes 2 years ago

The post and conversation are about a user named "Road2Recovery2023" who just got a prescription for 2.5 mg Dutasteride, a treatment for hair loss.

community 4 years on finasteride update!

in Progress Pictures 256 upvotes 2 years ago

A 25-year-old has been using finasteride for four years to treat hair loss, starting at age 21, and has experienced significant hair thickening without side effects. Others in the conversation share varied results and experiences with finasteride, with some considering adding minoxidil to their treatment.

community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.

community So what’s really the deal with dutasteride hairline ruining claims?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 72 upvotes 3 years ago

The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.

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