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    GlossaryFemale Hormones

    chemical messengers like estrogen and progesterone regulating female reproductive functions

    Female hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone, are crucial chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the female body, including the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and secondary sexual characteristics like breast development. These hormones are produced mainly by the ovaries and play a significant role in maintaining reproductive health and overall well-being.

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

      in Female  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community 6 months progress (minox and keto only)

      in Female  195 upvotes 5 years ago
      A female user's six-month progress with only minoxidil and ketoconazole, including their experiences before and after using the treatments. They also discussed the differences between male and female hair loss and suggested that meds may offer more progress, though some results can be had without them.

      community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

      in Transgender  116 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.