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    GlossaryIntrauterine Device

    small, T-shaped contraceptive inserted into uterus to prevent pregnancy

    An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can be made of plastic and copper or contain hormones, and works by altering the uterine environment to inhibit sperm movement and egg fertilization.

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      Group A Streptococcal Sepsis and Arthritis

      research Group A Streptococcal Sepsis and Arthritis

      7 citations , November 1977 in “JAMA”
      A woman got a serious strep infection from an IUD, likely passed from her husband's infected throat during sexual activity.
      News on PCOS

      research News on PCOS

      December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”
      Estrogen-progestin contraception lowers ovarian, endometrial, and colon cancer risk but may raise breast and cervical cancer risk, helps with menstrual and acne issues, and new methods are as effective as pills. Metformin helps overweight women with PCOS and insulin resistance, and dopamine agonists treat prolactinomas.
      Contraceptive Use in Acne

      research Contraceptive Use in Acne

      21 citations , July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
      Sexuality and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Sexuality and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      November 2023 in “˜L'œEndocrinologo”
      Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.

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      community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  643 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.