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research Long-Term Suppression of Testosterone After Treatment with a Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist in a Woman with a Presumed Testosterone Secreting Ovarian Tumor

19 citations , June 1997 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

This case study details a 57-year-old woman with symptoms of androgen excess, including rapid hair growth and temporal balding, alongside abnormal testosterone levels and a history of chronic renal failure.

research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].

March 1993 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the clinical forms and causes of androgenization in women, as well as therapeutic options, reporting success with antiandrogens like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone for skin symptoms, though results are not permanent.

research SUN-005 Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This case report details a post-menopausal woman with hirsutism and virilization due to rare Leydig cell tumors in both ovaries, underscoring the challenge of detecting such tumors with standard imaging.

research MON-323 Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma Presenting with Mixed Cushing's and Virilization Syndrome along with Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This case report highlighted rapid virilization in a woman with adrenocortical carcinoma, stressing the importance of androgen evaluation to suspect underlying ovarian or adrenal tumors.

research Rational investigations in the diagnosis and management of women with hirsutism or androgenetic alopecia

5 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This article explores evidence for a rational strategy in the endocrine and metabolic management of patients with excess body hair or scalp loss and reports no new clinical results.

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community hairloss treatment, what to expect (bloodwork)

1 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment options, focusing on finasteride and its potential effects on gynecomastia. The user is considering finasteride while managing hormone levels with supplements like boron, vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, and P5P, and is advised to consult an endocrinologist for further evaluation.

community DHEA, the culprit behind DUPA ? Read this!

20 upvotes 3 years ago

High DHEA levels may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT in hair follicles, potentially explaining why finasteride is ineffective for some. Treatments like high-dose dutasteride and RU58841 are suggested, but the underlying cause, such as adrenal issues, should be investigated.

community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil

in Research/Science 117 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.

community DHT results after 1 year on dutasteride, confused and seeking guidance

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 107 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing rapid hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is concerned about high estradiol and testosterone levels. They are advised to consult an endocrinologist for potential hormonal imbalances.

community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

303 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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