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research Male polycystic ovary syndrome equivalent

April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the potential male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome, examining early-onset androgenic alopecia as a marker and current research on risks and diagnostic recommendations, but it reports no new results.

research Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women and Its Male Equivalent

18 citations , October 2022 in “Biomedicines”

This review discusses the role of anti-Müllerian hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome and its male equivalent, but reports no new clinical findings; it suggests further investigation is needed into male relatives' reproductive function.

research What Is the Male Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype?

December 2021 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

Men can have genetic risks for PCOS-related traits like obesity and diabetes.

research What may be the markers of the male equivalent of polycystic ovary syndrome?

39 citations , January 2004 in “Physiological Research”

In this study, researchers reported that about one-third of men with premature alopecia displayed hormonal shifts and higher insulin resistance, resembling the prevalence pattern of PCOS in women.

research A Genetically Defined Male Counterpart of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Evidence for Ovarian-Independent Pathogenesis

2 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This study found that in men with high genetic risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome, there was an associated increase in obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, and androgenic conditions, suggesting these genetic factors can act independently of ovarian function.

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community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

55 upvotes 2 years ago

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

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