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research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Understanding and Management
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition causing fertility issues and other symptoms, with unclear causes and treatments focused on improving insulin sensitivity.
research Role of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Related Infertility
Metformin helps reduce PCOS-related infertility by improving insulin sensitivity and inducing ovulation.
research Use of Insulin-Sensitizing Agents in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin-sensitizing drugs like metformin can help with ovulation, weight loss, and lower testosterone in some women with PCOS.
research Insulin Resistance and Elevated Androgen Levels: A Major Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Low Starch/Low Dairy Diet Results in Successful Treatment of Obesity and Co-Morbidities Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Eating less starch and dairy helped overweight women with PCOS lose weight and improve symptoms.
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Update to fin 0.25 mg, 4x/week
User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.
community Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Have been on treatment for close to two years, need to know if I should continue or take dut
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and oral minoxidil for hair loss but sees minimal improvement and is considering adding dutasteride. Users suggest additional treatments like dermarolling, PRP, and consulting a dermatologist, or considering a hair transplant.