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GlossaryAndrogens (Gonadal Steroids)

group of sex hormones influencing male traits and reproduction

Androgens are a group of sex hormones, including testosterone, that play a crucial role in male traits and reproductive activity. They are responsible for the development of male characteristics such as facial hair, deepening of the voice, and muscle growth, but are also present in females in smaller amounts, influencing hair growth and libido.

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research Age-Related Changes in Endogenous Glucocorticoids, Gonadal Steroids, Endocannabinoids, and Their Ratios in Plasma and Hair from Male C57BL/6 Mice

11 citations, October 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology”

Male C57BL/6 mice show age-related fluctuations in certain hormones and their ratios in both blood and hair.

research Gonadal Sex Steroids: Production, Action, and Interactions in Mammals

2 citations, November 2012 in “InTech eBooks”

The document concludes that sex hormones are crucial for mammalian reproduction, health, and behavior, and require more research for therapeutic use.

research Prolonged Use of Finasteride-Induced Gonadal Sex Steroids Alterations, DNA Damage, and Menstrual Bleeding in Women

1 citations, January 2020 in “Bioscience Reports”

Long-term use of finasteride in women can cause hormonal changes, DNA damage, and menstrual issues.

research Androgen Receptor-Mediated Inhibition of Cutaneous Wound Healing

207 citations, September 2002 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation”

Blocking testosterone speeds up wound healing in males.

research Estrogen-Dependent Development of Sex Differences in Somatostatin Neurons of the Hypothalamic Periventricular Nucleus

19 citations, March 1998 in “Endocrinology”

Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.

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community Takes time my friends, years in fact

in Satire 53 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses long-term hair loss treatment, with one person seeing hair darkening after 3 years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride, and others sharing their shorter-term experiences with similar treatments. They emphasize that hair regrowth takes time and to not expect quick results.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

in Chat 12 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community I am horny as hell due to fin.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 225 upvotes 10 months ago

Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.

community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle

in Satire 83 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.

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.

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