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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Impact of different mating and surgical protocols on the establishment of a mouse model for fetal scarless skin healing
The improved surgical method increases success and reduces fetal loss in fetal mouse models for scarless skin healing.
research Androgens and ovarian function: translation from basic discovery research to clinical impact
Androgens are important for female fertility and could help in IVF treatment, but also play a role in causing PCOS.
research Female Antiandrogens
Antiandrogens can treat female hormonal conditions, but environmental ones may harm reproductive health.
research Evaluation of Female Fertility—AMH and Ovarian Reserve Testing
AMH helps estimate ovarian reserve but doesn't predict pregnancy chances; age is more important.
research The pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: trying to understand PCOS and its endocrinology
The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I have successfully stopped my hormone-induced hair loss ( caused by PCOS,) for 2 years now but I can't seem to be able to regrow the lost hair. Has anyone tried Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)?
GentleIris stopped hormone-induced hair loss with diet changes but couldn't regrow lost hair. A reply suggested microneedling instead of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for hair regrowth.
community never give up (19 to 21 years old)
The conversation is about a person recovering from drug-induced malnourishment, regaining hair growth, and improving overall health. They attribute their progress to stopping drug use, focusing on nutrition, and possibly using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
community What hormones should I have tested at a minimum before starting a DHT blocker or anti-androgen?
The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride or RU58841 for hair loss and wanting to know which hormones to test beforehand. They found a package for testing testosterone, free testosterone, estradiol, and DHT, and are asking if these tests are enough.
community Could Eating disorders induce secondary effects on finasteride?
A user experienced a loss of libido and anhedonia after severe dietary restriction while on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering reducing the Finasteride dose or taking a break to see if symptoms improve.
community Thought I should share progression of my hormone levels over time
The user shared their hormone levels over time while using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They experienced a significant drop in DHT levels but continued to lose hair, hoping for better results in the future.