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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Is Associated With Atherogenic Changes in Lipoprotein Particle Number and Size Independent of Body Weight

28 citations, February 2011 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

Women with PCOS have unhealthy changes in their cholesterol particles that are not related to their body weight.

research Ovarian Hypertension: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

60 citations, May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America”

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.

research Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young Czech Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

60 citations, April 2003 in “Human Reproduction”

Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.

The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

research The Effect of Simvastatin on Plasma Steroid Hormone Levels in Metformin-Treated Women with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

7 citations, January 2016 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

Simvastatin may help manage symptoms in women with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia by lowering cholesterol and certain hormone levels.

research Causal Effects of Lipids-Related Metabolites on Androgenic Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study

February 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Certain fats in the blood are linked to an increased risk of male pattern baldness.

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community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

in Female 42 upvotes 3 years ago

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

in Research/Science 531 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.

community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 9 months ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community This is what Six years of DUT looks like

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 784 upvotes 1 year ago

User had success with dutasteride for hair loss after finasteride didn't work. Some experienced increased cholesterol and debated its relation to DHT.

community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

in Progress Pictures 135 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

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