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GlossaryBloodletting (Phlebotomy)

involves withdrawing blood to treat or prevent illness

Bloodletting, also known as phlebotomy or venesection, is an ancient medical practice that involves the withdrawal of blood from a patient to treat or prevent illness and disease. Historically, it was based on the belief that removing blood could balance the body's humors and cure various ailments. While largely discredited today, modern phlebotomy is still used for specific medical conditions like hemochromatosis and polycythemia vera, where reducing blood volume can be beneficial.

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Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

research Effect of Phlebotomy Versus Oral Contraceptives Containing Cyproterone Acetate on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

7 citations, August 2019 in “Journal of Ovarian Research”

Blood removal and birth control pills both helped with hormone levels in women with PCOS, but birth control was better for regular periods and blood removal had fewer side effects.

research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions

June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Iron Overload: Biochemical Link and Underlying Mechanisms with Potential Novel Therapeutic Avenues

2 citations, November 2022 in “Bioscience Reports”

Polycystic ovary syndrome and iron overload share similar symptoms and can be potentially treated with blood removal, diet changes, and probiotics.

research 66-Year-Old Woman With Painless Vesicular Lesions

2 citations, July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.

Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged 17 Years or Younger With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype

research Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Individuals Aged 17 Years or Younger With Homeostatic Iron Regulator (HFE) p.C282Y Homozygosity, a Common Hemochromatosis Genotype

1 citations, December 2023 in “Curēus”

Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.

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community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

in Research/Science 546 upvotes 11 months ago

The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

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in Treatment 19 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.

community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).

in Progress Pictures 148 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.

community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭

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