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Low Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Is Associated With Low High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol And Metabolic Syndrome In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Low Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Is Associated With Low High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol And Metabolic Syndrome In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

71 citations, June 2006 in “Human Reproduction”

Women with PCOS who have low SHBG are more likely to have low good cholesterol and metabolic syndrome.

research Relationship Between Plasma Sex Hormones and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease

January 1986 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”

Lower testosterone levels in men may be linked to a higher risk of severe coronary artery disease.

Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Flutamide Alone and Combined with an Oral Contraceptive for the Treatment of Idiopathic Hirsutism

36 citations, November 1995 in “Clinical endocrinology”

Low-dose flutamide helps reduce excessive hair growth and is even more effective with birth control, without bad effects on blood fats.

research The Many Faces of Calcineurin Inhibitor Toxicity—What the FK?

97 citations, January 2020 in “Advances in chronic kidney disease”

Calcineurin inhibitors, used in kidney transplants, can cause a wide range of side effects including kidney damage and other health issues.

research Is Prostate-Specific Antigen a Potential New Marker of Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

16 citations, April 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research”

Prostate-specific antigen may be a new marker for excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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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 Hormonal panel after 1 year of treatment - DHT levels doubled!!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old man shared his hormonal panel results after one year of taking finasteride 1mg/day for hair loss, showing his DHT levels nearly doubled. He reported stabilized hair loss with mild side effects that resolved, and he is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about the increased DHT levels and potential treatment options.

community Topical finasteride now the safest possible path?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 82 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical finasteride is considered a safer option for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects compared to oral finasteride. Some users report similar efficacy and side effects between topical and oral treatments, while others prefer topical due to reduced systemic exposure.

community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.