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research Free Testosterone: Pumping up the Tires or Ending the Free Ride?

78 citations , August 2017 in “Endocrine Reviews”

This review discusses the free hormone hypothesis for measuring "free" testosterone and critiques its theoretical basis and clinical application, noting it lacks critical empirical testing and has inconsistent utility in assessing androgen status.

research Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne

56 citations , October 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that free testosterone levels were a more sensitive indicator of hyperandrogenism in women with acne than total testosterone levels.

research Effect of finasteride 5 mg (Proscar) on acne and alopecia in female patients with normal serum levels of free testosterone

43 citations , January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study found that 9 out of 12 women with acne or alopecia showed subjective improvement with finasteride treatment despite having normal free testosterone levels, suggesting a potential role of 5alpha-reductase activity.

research Is it Necessary to Measure Free Testosterone to Assess Hyperandrogenemia in Women? The Role of Calculated Free and Bioavailable Testosterone

22 citations , May 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

This study found that calculated parameters like free testosterone and bioavailable testosterone were higher in women with hirsutism and PCOS compared to controls, suggesting these might better assess hyperandrogenemia than measured hormone values.

research Triglycerides, independent of Ferriman Gallwey Score, is a main determinant of free testosterone index in PCOS

6 citations , January 2019 in “F1000Research”

This study found that triglycerides, testosterone, and SHBG levels were associated with hyperandrogenism in women with PCOS, while FGS was not linked to this condition.

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community Free hair care testing for UK men — Sons (Biotin / Thickening Clay)

in Treatment 4 months ago

Sons offers free Biotin capsules, Thickening Clay, or Conditioner to UK men for hair care testing. Interested individuals can apply online to receive these products.

community Finasteride Doubled my Total & Free Test but also my Estradiol - 8 months in

in Chat 32 upvotes 1 month ago

A 22-year-old male experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after 8 months on finasteride, leading to softer erections and reduced arousal. Suggestions included reducing finasteride dosage, using supplements like L-arginine, L-citrulline, zinc, and possibly tadalafil to improve symptoms.

community Very low free test from 3 months of finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced decreased free testosterone levels after three months of using finasteride, despite positive results in hair shedding reduction. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and plan to conduct further blood tests, including checking SHBG levels, to understand the hormonal changes.

community Does finasteride decrease free testosterone?

in Research/Science 186 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective for hair loss, while others experience negative effects.

community Very high free testosterone on dut…

9 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has high free testosterone and is still experiencing hair loss despite taking dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over three years. They are considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

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