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research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health

88 citations , June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update”

This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.

Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review

343 citations , December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews”

This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.

Comparative Management Methods for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systematic Review

research Comparative Management Methods for Adolescents With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Systemic Review

March 2024 in “Curēus”

This review discusses various management methods for adolescents with PCOS, highlighting lifestyle modifications and pharmaceuticals like metformin and oral contraceptives, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize individualized treatment plans.

research Epidemiology and Management of Acne in Adult Women

5 citations , January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.

research Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of thin endometrium: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

14 citations , August 2024 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth”

This meta-analysis reports that intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma infusion improved outcomes like endometrial thickness and clinical pregnancy rate in women with thin endometrium, but further large-scale trials are needed to confirm these findings.

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community Any success stories switching from finasteride to dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 3 years ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for treating hair loss, with reports of improved regrowth and little to no side effects.

community Been on Propecia since 1997, recently switched to Topical Finasteride.. follow for updates, or to ask any questions about 23 years on Propecia.

103 upvotes 5 years ago

User spent 23 years on Finasteride with side effects like weight gain and reduced libido. Switched to topical Finasteride, side effects reduced and waiting for results.

community A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice

30 upvotes 5 years ago

Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.

community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth

211 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community Two Shedding Cycles? Telogen effluvium or not?

4 upvotes 6 years ago

The user experienced significant hair loss after extended fasting, initially thought to be Telogen Effluvium, but later suspected male pattern baldness. They tried finasteride briefly but stopped due to concerns about side effects, and are unsure if the hair loss is due to Telogen Effluvium or another cause.

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