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GlossaryCastration (Orchiectomy)

surgical removal of testicles in males

Castration, also known as neutering or orchiectomy, is the surgical removal of the testicles in males. This procedure is commonly performed on animals to prevent reproduction and reduce aggressive behavior, but it can also be done in humans for medical reasons such as hormone-related cancers.

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research Hairy Pinnae After Orchiectomy and Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer: Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis of the Ears

4 citations, January 2011 in “Dermatology”

A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.

research Clinical Effectiveness of Bilateral Orchiectomy in Reducing Anti-Androgens in Transgender Females

April 2020

Bilateral Orchiectomy effectively reduces the need for anti-androgen medication in most transgender females.

research The Expansion of Uterus Transplantation to Transgender Women

5 citations, January 2023 in “Fertility and sterility”

Doctors are preparing to potentially perform uterus transplants in transgender women, considering technical, hormonal, and ethical factors.

research Alopecia X in Dogs: Report of Seven Cases

July 2022 in “Research, Society and Development”

The conclusion is that different treatments improved hair growth in dogs with Alopecia X, but results varied and not all dogs had complete hair regrowth.

research Late Diagnosis of Complete Androgen Insensitivity

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.

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community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

in Satire 317 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

community So I was wondering what stack are we on boys? 🤔

in Satire 477 upvotes 1 year ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU-58841, pyrilutamide, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary water, orchiectomy, and estrogen.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 594 upvotes 2 months ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopecia

in Progress Pictures 727 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.

community 2 months of topical minoxidil (5%) use and there is a shadow now!

in Transgender 192 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the user's experience with topical minoxidil (5%) for hair loss, showing some improvement after 2 months. Suggestions from others include keeping the hair shorter on the sides and back, adding finasteride for better results, and considering a shaved head look, though the latter was debated for its femininity.

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