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      research Health consequences of anabolic steroids: a sexual-medicine perspective

      April 2026 in “International Journal of Impotence Research”
      This review outlines the major health consequences of anabolic-androgenic steroid abuse, with a focus on sexual and reproductive issues, and suggests management prioritizes cessation and relapse prevention due to lack of robust randomized trials.

      research Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovary syndrome

      114 citations , January 2014 in “World Journal of Gastroenterology”
      This study highlights the potential increased frequency of advanced liver disease in obese PCOS patients with NAFLD and underscores the importance of lifestyle modifications as initial treatment.

      research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex

      7 citations , October 2024 in “Livers”
      This review highlights the connection between sex hormones and metabolic dysfunction, emphasizing how conditions like male hypogonadism and female hyperandrogenism can increase the risk and severity of hepatic steatosis, which often progresses alongside metabolic syndrome and elevates mortality risks.

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      community What happened to the 40mg dutasteride daily and Cyclosporine dude?

      in Chat  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user previously claimed to take 40mg of dutasteride daily and planned to try Cyclosporine, but their account and comments have since been deleted, raising concerns about their well-being. Other users discussed the risks and effectiveness of high doses of dutasteride, with some sharing their own experiences using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.

      community How to BECOME a RESPONDER to Fin/Dut if you are not responding

       308 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.

      community Switching to Oral from Topical min effective or not

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may lead to better results for some users, with oral minoxidil generally being more effective due to higher absorption. However, it can also cause side effects like hypertrichosis and blood pressure issues, and individual responses may vary.

      community 1 year of 1mg finasteride a day

      in Progress Pictures  305 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has been taking 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, maintaining hair density without regrowth. They are considering oral minoxidil for regrowth, avoiding topical minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats, despite concerns about heart side effects.