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GlossaryGonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists

medications that initially boost, then suppress, sex hormone production

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists (GnRH agonists) are medications that mimic the natural hormone GnRH, which regulates the release of other hormones like luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. Initially, they increase the production of these hormones, but with continuous use, they suppress their release, leading to reduced levels of sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. This makes them useful in treating hormone-sensitive conditions like prostate cancer, endometriosis, and certain types of breast cancer.

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The Effect of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analog Treatment in Precocious Puberty on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Prevalence in Adulthood

research The Effect of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analog Treatment in Precocious Puberty on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Prevalence in Adulthood

January 2024 in “Frontiers in endocrinology”

Treating early puberty with hormone therapy may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in adults.

research Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age

24 citations, January 2010 in “Annales d'endocrinologie”

For women with moderate to severe unwanted hair growth or acne, birth control pills are the first choice, with other medications like cyproterone, spironolactone, flutamide, or finasteride as alternatives, and permanent hair removal should be done with electrolysis or laser.

research Management of Transgenderism

108 citations, February 2013 in “JAMA”

Transgender treatment includes hormones and surgery, but long-term effects are unknown and counseling is needed.

research Endocrinology of Transgender Medicine

166 citations, October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews”

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

research Hirsutism and Virilization in the Female

2 citations, January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The chapter explains the causes of excessive hair growth and masculinization in women and how to measure hormone levels related to these conditions.

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 2 years 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 Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 11 months ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

community Testosterone is 1600, would taking low dose anti-androgens be a viable treatment option for people who’s T spikes on DHT-blockers?

in Treatment 46 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the user's high testosterone levels and their worsening hair loss despite trying various treatments. They are considering using low doses of anti-androgens to lower their testosterone levels as a potential solution.

community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.

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