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    Glossary Serum Androgen Levels

    concentration of male sex hormones in the bloodstream

    Serum Androgen Levels refer to the concentration of androgens, which are male sex hormones like testosterone, in the blood. These levels are important for diagnosing and managing conditions related to hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women or androgenic alopecia (hair loss) in both men and women.

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    1. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    2. Neem Oil Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies
    3. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    4. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement