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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 5 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 REGROWTH AFTER 12 YEARS! My doctor approves of self-prescribed gray market internet dutasteride!!

in Female 72 upvotes 3 months ago

A woman experienced hair regrowth after using self-prescribed finasteride and dutasteride from online sources, despite doctors' reluctance to prescribe these due to potential birth defects. Her dermatologist acknowledged the effectiveness of these treatments and advised her to continue using them while avoiding pregnancy.

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

in Insane 30 upvotes 2 years 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 Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

in Research/Science 94 upvotes 4 weeks ago

Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

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

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 5 months 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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