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research Ghrelin Levels Are Suppressed and Show a Blunted Response to Oral Glucose in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have lower ghrelin levels and a weaker response to sugar, which might affect their feeling of fullness and lead to overeating.
research Screening for Diabetes in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS should have an oral glucose tolerance test for effective diabetes screening.
research Oral Contraceptive Pill Treatment Alters Gene Expression of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women
Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): French Endocrine Society Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management
The French Endocrine Society suggests diagnosing PCOS with two of three signs, recommends lifestyle changes and clomiphene for treatment, and calls for more research on certain treatments and tests.
research Subclinical Hypothyroidism Does Not Influence the Metabolic and Hormonal Profile of Women with PCOS
Mild thyroid issues don't affect the metabolism and hormones of women with PCOS.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.
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 Creatine and Finasteride together - still started losing hair
User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.
community Anyone have experience with natural DHT blockers?
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
community Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.