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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Sex Chromosome Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells
Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
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research Gender Differences in Cardiac Hypertrophy
Women generally handle heart enlargement better than men, but it's riskier for them if it occurs; hormones like estrogen offer some protection.
research Dihydrotestosterone Induces Arterial Stiffening in Female Mice
Dihydrotestosterone makes arteries stiffer in female mice by reducing estrogen receptor expression.
research Sex Differences in Arterial Hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad
The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
community Has anyone experimented with Finnestride 1mg/daily and Dutastride topically?
A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heart side effects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.
community Quiting minoxidil fansteride and only Stemoxydine and monthly dermapen 1.5 MM
User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.
community Pyrilutamide Phase 3 on its way
Pyrilutamide Phase 3 approved, starting early 2022 with 416 subjects for 24 weeks. Drug potentially better than RU and Breezula, with some users reporting no side effects.
community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.