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research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): French Endocrine Society Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management

40 citations, January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”

The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.

research Precocious Puberty: Incidence, Causes, and Treatment

13 citations, October 2006 in “Pediatrics in review”

Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.

research Surrogate End-Points or Primary Outcomes in Clinical Trials in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

38 citations, June 2004 in “Human Reproduction”

The document suggests that clinical trials for PCOS should focus on meaningful primary outcomes like live birth rates, rather than less reliable surrogate markers.

research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

1 citations, September 2023 in “JCEM case reports”

GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.

17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Reveal Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Reveal Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

42 citations, September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.

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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.

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 125 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.