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GlossaryGonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists (GnRH blockers)

medications that block hormone signals to reduce sex hormone production

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists (GnRH antagonists) are medications that block the action of GnRH, a hormone responsible for stimulating the release of other hormones like LH and FSH from the pituitary gland. By inhibiting this pathway, GnRH antagonists can reduce the production of sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, making them useful in treatments for conditions like prostate cancer, endometriosis, and certain fertility issues.

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Medical Care for Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Inconsistency in Light of Current Recommendations: How to Implement the 'Primum Non Nocere' Principle?

research Medical Care for Children and Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria and Gender Inconsistency in Light of Current Recommendations: How to Implement the 'Primum Non Nocere' Principle?

September 2023 in “Fides et Ratio”

The safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments for children are uncertain, with potential long-term risks like infertility.

research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

855 citations, June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

research Progress on the Road to Better Medical Care for Transgender Patients

66 citations, October 2013 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity”

The conclusion is that published guidelines are improving transgender medical care, but more research and education in transgender medicine are needed.

research Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris

1 citations, March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.

research The Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsute Women

3 citations, November 2005 in “Women's health”

Excessive body hair in women can be caused by various conditions and treated with medication like Diane® 35 or androgen blockers.

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community 35 MtF | 16 Months | Minoxidil + Dutasteride + Microneedling + Exosomes. Note that since I'm early in my transition (and I was coming from a bald state), I still have short hair. Very few MtF progress pictures here, I figure this might help some of you.

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A 35-year-old transitioning female (MtF) shared her hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Microneedling, and Exosomes, starting from a bald state. Commenters discussed the impressive results, skin care routine, and the effects of estrogen on hair and skin.

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BanksCarlton in Update 47 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!

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Hair loss recovery using estrogen and anti-androgen treatment for 18 months showed significant improvement. However, results vary and alternative treatments like RU58841 and Dutasteride may work without systemic feminization.

community Two Great Articles on NCBI That Summarize What We Actually Know About Finasteride Side Effects

nottimber in Finasteride 80 upvotes 5 years ago

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.