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research The Pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Understanding PCOS and Its Endocrinology

131 citations, August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”

The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.

research Impact of One-Week Administration of Dihydrotestosterone in Rat Anterior Pituitary Gland

1 citations, October 2022 in “International journal of endocrinology”

Dihydrotestosterone changes some hormone-related gene expressions in rat pituitary glands but doesn't affect the estrous cycle.

research Physiology of the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis in the Male

70 citations, March 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America”

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Impact on Health

69 citations, November 2010 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal”

PCOS affects women's health by increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and reproductive issues.

research Endocrinology, Brain, and Pituitary Gland

2 citations, November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.

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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.

in Transgender 127 upvotes 11 months ago

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.

community Insane MTF recovery 18 months blocking androgens

in Progress Pictures 145 upvotes 1 year ago

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.

community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

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

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.