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GlossaryOral Contraceptives (OCP)

medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as "the pill," are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They typically contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which work by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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research The Investigation and Management of the Hirsute Woman

1 citations, July 2006 in “Reviews in gynaecological and perinatal practice”

The document concludes that hirsutism in women, often caused by PCOS, requires systematic evaluation and can be treated with medications, mechanical removal, or cosmetic methods, with weight loss also being beneficial.

research Gynecologic and Hormonal Comorbidities of Scarring Alopecia: A Retrospective Review

April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.

A Comparative Study of Different Treatment Modalities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age Group at Tertiary Care Centre

research A Comparative Study of Different Treatment Modalities of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Women of Reproductive Age Group at Tertiary Care Centre

August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

Combining letrozole with metformin is the most effective treatment for inducing pregnancy in women with PCOS.

research Oral Contraceptive Pill Treatment Alters Gene Expression of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women

2 citations, February 2023 in “BMC women's health”

Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.

Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

research Combined Oral Contraception and Bicalutamide in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Severe Hirsutism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

25 citations, December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Birth control pills combined with bicalutamide are more effective at reducing excessive hair growth in women with PCOS than birth control pills alone.

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community Spironolactone VS dutasteride for female pattern hair loss

in Treatment 7 upvotes 5 months ago

Spironolactone is more potent and lowers testosterone and DHT, while dutasteride only impacts DHT. For female hair loss, checking hormones and considering treatments like oral minoxidil, spironolactone, or topical minoxidil is recommended.

community Started Finasteride almost three months ago and I'm upset

in Update 153 upvotes 11 months ago

A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.

community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 169 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

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.

in Female 55 upvotes 1 year 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.