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GlossaryOophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)

surgical removal of one or both ovaries

Oophorectomy, also known as ovary removal surgery, is a medical procedure in which one or both of a woman's ovaries are surgically removed. This operation is often performed to treat conditions such as ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts, and can also be part of a risk-reduction strategy for those with a high genetic risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

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research Postmenopausal Virilization Due to a Rare Left Ovarian Androgen-Secreting Leydig Cell Tumor Identified by Ovarian Vein Sampling

November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A woman's masculine symptoms were caused by a rare tumor in her left ovary, which was found using a special blood test.

research Ovarian Intratumoral 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency in a Postmenopausal Hirsute Woman

4 citations , December 2012 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia”

A postmenopausal woman's masculine symptoms improved after surgery for a hormone-producing ovarian tumor.

research Strumal Carcinoid Tumor of the Ovary

9 citations , May 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology”

A woman's ovarian tumor causing high testosterone was successfully removed, and her symptoms improved.

research Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Tumor: A Rare Cause of Virilization and Androgenic Alopecia

1 citations , August 2022 in “Case Reports”

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone, hair loss, and missed periods, but surgery fixed these issues and led to pregnancy.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Ovarian Hyperthecosis

January 2023 in “Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology”

A woman's high testosterone levels and related symptoms improved after ovary removal surgery.

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community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

in Research/Science 106 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

community I though I didn’t have any progress. My doctor showed me I was just anxious and hyper aware

in Minoxidil 18 upvotes 5 years ago

The user's experience with hair loss, their doctor explaining that they were likely hyper aware of thin spots due to anxiety and an underlying whorl in one area, and providing encouragement for those feeling discouraged. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and spironolactone.

community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community How does hair loss and recovery work?

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

community Topical Spironolactone 5% effectiveness

in Product 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical spironolactone 5% is being discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss, specifically receding temples. The user is inquiring if it works similarly to finasteride as a testosterone blocker.

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