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research To Study Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in a Fragile X Carrier Female Successfully Treated with Local Testosterone Application
Local testosterone treatment improved sexual desire in a female with fragile X syndrome.
research Clinical Evaluation of Women Presenting with Low Libido and Determination of Whether Androgen Therapy Might Be Appropriate
Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.
research Sexuality in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) can harm women's sexual health, and they may benefit from hormone therapy and counseling.
research Relationships Between Cerebrospinal Fluid GABAergic Neurosteroid Levels and Symptom Severity in Men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research Female Sexuality and Common Sexual Dysfunctions: Evaluation and Management in a Primary Care Setting
Primary care doctors should address female sexual dysfunctions to improve women's sexual health and life quality.
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5 / 774 resultscommunity No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.
Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community How many of you have significant others?
The conversation revolves around the experiences of different individuals with hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. The discussion includes various perspectives on the effects of these treatments, the importance of hair for self-esteem and attractiveness, and the influence of significant others on the decision to use or stop using these treatments.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.