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    GlossaryHemoglobin

    protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen

    Hemoglobin (Hb) is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs. It consists of four subunits, each containing an iron atom that binds to oxygen, making it essential for maintaining the body's oxygen supply and overall metabolic function.

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      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

      in Chat  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community What should I include in my blood test?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community Eating more iron has been helping my hairline

      in Female  49 upvotes 1 month ago
      Improving iron levels, particularly ferritin, can help with hairline recovery. The user experienced hairline improvement by increasing iron intake through diet changes, without relying on minoxidil.