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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch CYSTIC ENDOMETRIAL HYPERPLASIA AND BACTERIAL ENDOMETRITIS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INTRAUTERINE FOREIGN BODY IN A GUINEA PIG WITH OVARIAN CYSTIC DISEASE
A guinea pig with ovarian cysts had a uterine infection and abnormal uterus lining due to a piece of hay inside it.
research A clinician's approach to canine alopecia
The guide explains how to diagnose and treat hair loss in dogs, covering causes and treatments, with some conditions lacking treatment options.
research Trilostane Treatment of Canine Alopecia X in an American Pit Bull Terrier
Trilostane treatment successfully restored hair growth in a dog with alopecia X.
research A Case of Successful Treatment with Unilateral Oophorectomy in a Patient with Resistant Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Removing one ovary helped treat a woman's severe PCOS symptoms when medicine didn't work.
research Ovarian Stromal Hyperthecosis and Hyperandrogenemia Refractory to Hormonal Suppression
Removing both ovaries may better treat increased male hormone levels and related symptoms in postmenopausal women when hormone therapy doesn't work.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity PCOS female with significant receding and thinning; doctor won’t give me anything but Spiro and Spiro sucks
Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.
community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment
A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.
community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback
The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.
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.
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 safety of and efficiency of anti androgens for women
27F with androgenic alopecia since 17 seeks treatment. Tried spironolactone, caused low blood pressure; believes finasteride is safer and wants to try it.