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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Is Age at Puberty Associated with Semen Quality and Reproductive Hormones in Young Adult Life?
Men who start puberty later may have lower sperm quality and different hormone levels in adulthood.
research How to Deal with the Issues of Fertility, Malignancies, and Postfinasteride Syndrome While Prescribing Finasteride for Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.
research Recommendations From The 2023 International Evidence-Based Guideline For The Assessment And Management Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The 2023 guideline for PCOS suggests using updated diagnostic criteria, assessing related health risks, and recommends lifestyle changes and specific treatments for symptoms and fertility issues.
research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline 2024
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Full Investigation of Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Reveals Significant Differences and Undiagnosed Morbidity
Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
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5 / 117 resultscommunity I honestly think Dutasteride at 2.5mg could be the ultimate cure for hair loss.
Dutasteride at 2.5mg is considered a potential hair loss cure due to its DHT-blocking ability, but there are concerns about side effects and individual responses. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also discussed, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness and safety.
community Proof that finasteride messes with neurosteroids
Finasteride can impact neurosteroids, potentially causing depression and other side effects in some users. Despite these concerns, many continue using it for hair loss, with some switching to topical applications to mitigate side effects.
community Study of thousands of Fin users over 20 years finds no evidence of Fin induced sexual dysfunction
The conversation is about a finding that finasteride does not significantly increase the risk of sexual dysfunction, with users sharing mixed personal experiences regarding side effects.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community Fertility - are/were you able to impregnate your SO while taking hair loss meds (such as fin/min/RU/keto/etc) ? Please share your stories 🙏
People discussed their experiences with hair loss medications like finasteride and minoxidil affecting fertility. Some had successful pregnancies while on these medications, others took breaks from the medications when trying to conceive, and there were mixed opinions on the necessity of stopping treatment for conception and pregnancy.