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stage after 12 months without a menstrual period

Postmenopausal refers to the stage in a woman's life that occurs after she has experienced 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marking the end of her reproductive years. This phase typically begins in women between the ages of 45 and 55 and is characterized by a decrease in the production of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which can lead to various physiological changes and symptoms, including hot flashes, osteoporosis, and changes in hair and skin.

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The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin

research The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin

14 citations, January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

High levels of male hormones in women without tumors are linked to metabolic problems and can be treated with metformin.

research Women's Health: A Holistic View

January 2023 in “Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira”

The document concludes that women's health needs a holistic approach, considering all life stages, promoting lifestyle changes, regular exercise, proper diet, and vaccinations, with health professionals playing a key role in education and guidance.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

22 citations, April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss that usually happens after menopause.

research Is This a Case of Androgen-Secreting Endometrial Cancer in a Postmenopausal Woman?

October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

The document concludes that doctors should thoroughly check postmenopausal women with sudden increased male traits for rare conditions like androgen-producing endometrial cancer.

research Menopause

3 citations, January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that individualized treatment and lifestyle changes are important for managing menopause symptoms and health risks.

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community Female Hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 4 years ago

Women also experience hair loss, especially post-menopause, often requiring lifestyle changes. Treatments include Scalp Micropigmentation, hair transplants, and sometimes finasteride, with underlying causes needing medical evaluation.

community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

in Insane 35 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

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.

community 9 months progress looks good to me

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 Estrogen is an anabolic for scalp hair, if you mix it with growth stimulants such as oral minoxidil. All we need is an artificial SARM-estrogen that will work only with hair and will be invisible for the rest of the body + some next level AA only for hair – goodbye hair transplant industry

in Transgender 137 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion mentions using estrogen mixed with growth stimulants like oral minoxidil for scalp hair growth. Idea proposed for an artificial SARM-estrogen that only affects hair without body side effects.

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