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GlossaryDisorders of Sex Development (intersex conditions)

conditions where sex characteristics don't fit typical male or female categories

Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) refer to a group of medical conditions where there is a discrepancy between an individual's chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomical sex. These conditions can result in atypical development of physical sex characteristics, such as ambiguous genitalia or differences in reproductive organs. DSDs can be identified at birth, during puberty, or later in life, and they often require a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and management, involving endocrinologists, geneticists, and psychologists.

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The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana Tropicalis

research The Aromatase Inhibitor Fadrozole and the 5-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride Affect Gonadal Differentiation and Gene Expression in the Frog Silurana Tropicalis

37 citations, January 2009 in “Sexual Development”

Fadrozole and Finasteride change frog sex ratios and cause intersex animals with altered gene expressions.

research The Diversity of Sex Development: What Conditions Affecting Sex Development Teach Us About Sexual Diversity

September 2021 in “Physiology News”

Conditions affecting sex development show that sexual diversity is a natural part of human variation.

research Menstrual Disorders: Comprehensive Overview and Diagnostic Approaches

19 citations, January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review”

The document says menstruation is important for women's health, discusses menstrual disorders, and suggests personalized treatment options.

research Genetic Defects of Female Sexual Differentiation

November 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Genetic mutations can affect female sexual development, requiring personalized medical care.

research Relationship Between Serum Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Intrafollicular AMH Levels in PCOS Women

28 citations, September 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.

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community 4 years; fin 1mg/day @ 4 years; minox twice daily @ 3 years; estradiol 5mg/day @ 3 months; spiro 100 mg /day @ 3 months (Wet hair because it's easy to hide issues with dry hair)

in Progress Pictures 198 upvotes 3 months ago

The user shared their 4-year hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, estradiol, and spironolactone. They noted significant regrowth by the second year and additional benefits from estradiol and spironolactone.

community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 70 upvotes 1 week ago

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

community Is getting a haircut a traumatic experience for anyone else?

in Chat 334 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Hair loss causes anxiety during haircuts, with some using minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants to cope. Others manage by cutting their own hair or accepting baldness.

community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)

in Progress Pictures 118 upvotes 2 months ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.

community 35 MtF | 16 Months | Minoxidil + Dutasteride + Microneedling + Exosomes. Note that since I'm early in my transition (and I was coming from a bald state), I still have short hair. Very few MtF progress pictures here, I figure this might help some of you.

in Transgender 125 upvotes 11 months ago

A 35-year-old transitioning female (MtF) shared her hair regrowth journey using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Microneedling, and Exosomes, starting from a bald state. Commenters discussed the impressive results, skin care routine, and the effects of estrogen on hair and skin.

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