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Glossary Hormonal Contraception

methods using hormones to prevent pregnancy by regulating ovulation

Hormonal contraception, also known as hormonal birth control, refers to methods of preventing pregnancy by using hormones to regulate or stop ovulation. These methods include pills, patches, injections, vaginal rings, and implants, which typically contain synthetic forms of estrogen and/or progestin. By altering the hormonal balance, these contraceptives prevent the release of eggs from the ovaries, thicken cervical mucus to block sperm, and thin the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health

88 citations , June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update”

This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology

42 citations , September 2020 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

research [Skin changes from taking hormonal contraceptives].

3 citations , June 1981 in “PubMed”

This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.

Awareness of Sudanese Married Women About the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives

research Awareness of Sudanese Married Women among the Use of Hormonal Contraceptive

1 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics”

This study found that while Sudanese women had good awareness of hormonal contraceptives, they lacked knowledge about emergency contraceptives and non-family planning benefits, with side effects like hair loss influencing their attitudes.

research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives

1 citations , January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual”

Hormonal contraceptives and related compounds can increase health risks like thrombosis and affect sexual function.

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community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

2 upvotes 7 months ago

Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community is there anything that stops hair loss?

8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

community Saw Palmetto cured my insanely itchy scalp/DHT itch

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto, rosemary oil, and vitamins helped relieve an itchy scalp and hair loss. Other users found finasteride effective for similar symptoms.

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? Lavender may help with stress-related hair loss but has limited evidence for hormonal hair loss.

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Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

learn Baicapil

Losing hair from hormonal imbalance? Baicapil might block DHT without messing with your hormones. No published study shows that Baicapil blocks DHT — the only data on the ingredient itself is the manufacturer's own unpublished dossier, and the baicalin research behind the claim is cancer cell-line work in which the effect was explicitly independent of the androgen receptor.

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Adenosine : Can it help if my hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance like PCOS or DHT? Adenosine may help improve hair growth affected by hormonal imbalances like PCOS or DHT.

learn Bicalutamide

Why are some women using bicalutamide to fight hormonal hair loss? Bicalutamide blocks androgens, helping women combat hormonal hair loss effectively.

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