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GlossaryPostmenopausal Hyperandrogenism

condition of elevated male hormones in women after menopause

Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism is a condition where women experience elevated levels of androgens (male hormones) after menopause. This hormonal imbalance can lead to symptoms such as excessive facial and body hair, acne, and scalp hair thinning. It often results from ovarian or adrenal gland disorders and requires medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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research Persistent Poor Metabolic Profile in Postmenopausal Women With Ovarian Hyperandrogenism After Testosterone Level Normalization

8 citations, April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Postmenopausal women with hyperandrogenism didn't have better metabolic health even after their testosterone levels became normal.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism in a Patient With an Adrenal Adenoma: How Should We Approach It?

1 citations, July 2015 in “AACE clinical case reports”

Removing both ovaries treated the woman's excess male hormone symptoms.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A rare ovarian tumor caused high testosterone in a postmenopausal woman, resolved by surgery.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Rare ovarian tumors can cause hyperandrogenism, even if imaging appears normal.

research Postmenopausal Hyperandrogenism Due to Rare Ovarian Tumor

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy resolved hyperandrogenism in a postmenopausal woman with rare ovarian tumors.

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community IGFBP‐rP1 is a potential therapeutic target in androgenic alopecia

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 3 weeks ago

IGFBP‐rP1 shows potential for treating androgenic alopecia by influencing hair cycle transitions. Increasing IGF-1 levels may have similar effects to Minoxidil and 5-AR inhibitors in reducing hair loss.

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in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 3 months ago

A 35-year-old male reported positive hair regrowth after 9 months using oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily. A reply emphasized the importance of commitment and consistency for hair regrowth.

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 I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 138 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

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