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Activation of Nuclear Factor κB in Response to Cream Ingestion Is Related to Ovarian Androgen Hypersecretion in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Activation of Nuclear Factor κB in Response to Cream Ingestion Is Related to Ovarian Androgen Hypersecretion in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

6 citations, August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Eating cream can increase ovarian androgen production in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which is not related to obesity.

research The Influence of Non-Esterified Fatty Acids on Ovarian Androgen Production in IVF – Preliminary Results

August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility”

High levels of fatty acids are linked to increased androgen production and inflammation in women with PCOS, which may affect IVF outcomes.

research Androgen Action in the Ovary

62 citations, August 2018 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

Androgens are important for normal ovarian function and estrogen production, but may not be the main cause of follicle death.

research Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Role of CYP Gene Variants: A Review

49 citations, November 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics”

Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Higher Androgen and Estrogen Output and Less Follicular Atresia Can Be Induced in Healthy Ovaries by Culturing Them with Sera from PCOS Patients: Is PCOS Really of Intraovarian Origin?

research Higher Androgen and Estrogen Output and Less Follicular Atresia Can Be Induced in Healthy Ovaries by Culturing Them with Sera from PCOS Patients: Is PCOS Really of Intraovarian Origin?

August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility”

PCOS may be influenced by factors in the blood, not just the ovaries.

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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

in Update 36 upvotes 5 years ago

The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

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 56 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.

community having hair loss as a teen SUCKS. A LOT.

in Female 12 upvotes 2 years ago

A teenage girl who has been diagnosed with ADA and is struggling with hair loss, which has caused her to lose confidence. She is looking for recommendations on treatments such as finasteride or Minoxidil, and lifestyle advice including vitamins and other supplements that might help with the issue.

community 21F AGA - 4 month hair growth progress (Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, theradome LLLT, viviscal vitamins, PRP twice)

in Progress Pictures 257 upvotes 2 years ago

A 21-year-old female shared her 4-month hair growth progress using Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 1mg, Theradome LLLT, Viviscal vitamins, and PRP treatments twice. Commenters praised her progress and discussed other treatments like microneedling, but she noted her dermatologist advised against it due to potential scalp damage.

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