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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Women: What Is the Evidence?
Hormonal changes and psychological issues can cause sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women. Behavioral therapy is recommended first, with hormone replacement helping some symptoms but not libido. Testosterone can improve libido, but its effects on overall sexual function are unclear. Emotional and relationship issues should be addressed before using medication, and the benefits and risks of testosterone supplementation should be considered.
research Androgen Insufficiency in Women: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Implications
Testosterone replacement can help women with low libido and mood, but they need to have enough estrogen first to avoid side effects.
research Clinical Utility of GnRH Analogues in Female Androgen Excess: Highlighting Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications
GnRH analogues are effective for diagnosing and treating female androgen excess, offering a non-surgical option.
research Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.
research Regulation of Hair Growth
The document concludes that treatments like oral anti-androgens, minoxidil, and topical spironolactone can be effective for hair loss in men and women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Shedding again on oral minoxidil, any advice would be really appreciated!
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OccasionShort9346
in Minoxidil
6 upvotes
1 year ago User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)
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Vivid-Line3170
in Minoxidil
11 upvotes
6 months ago A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.
community Let this be a warning to all, if you see progress, DONT STOP THE CONSISTENCY
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brianmcdonaldd
in Update
492 upvotes
1 year ago A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments Minoxidil and Finasteride. They saw improvement but stopped using them, leading to significant hair loss, and are now considering restarting the treatments.
community What can I expect from dut? Diffuse thinner
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Hairyscalpz
in Treatment
5 upvotes
9 months ago The conversation is about someone who has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years without satisfactory results for hair thinning. They have started using dutasteride and added RU58841 seven months ago but have not seen improvements yet.
community 21 months in, lost all gains last 2 weeks
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hunner_man
in Progress Pictures
451 upvotes
1 month ago The user experienced hair loss after 21 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest it might be temporary and recommend staying consistent or trying additional methods like hair loss shampoo, microneedling, or checking vitamin levels.