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GlossaryPremenopausal

stage before menopause with irregular periods and hormonal changes

Premenopausal refers to the stage in a woman's life before she reaches menopause, the point at which menstrual periods permanently stop. During the premenopausal phase, women may experience irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in hair and skin due to fluctuating hormone levels. This stage can vary in length and typically occurs in women in their 40s, but can start earlier or later.

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research Hormonal Contraception And Breast Cancer: A Matter Of Context

March 2007 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada”

Birth control pills slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, especially if used before the first full-term pregnancy.

research The Safety of Testosterone Therapy in Women

11 citations, September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada”

Testosterone therapy seems safe for short-term use in postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but more research on long-term effects is needed.

research Hormones

4 citations, January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Hormones are crucial for regulating body functions and imbalances can lead to health issues.

research Health And Fertility In World Health Organization Group 2 Anovulatory Women

88 citations, May 2012 in “Human Reproduction Update”

Women with PCOS may take longer to get pregnant but can have a normal family size, and should manage their overall health to reduce long-term health risks.

research Significant Effects of Mild Endogenous Hormonal Changes in Humans: Considerations for Low-Dose Testing

30 citations, March 2001 in “Environmental Health Perspectives”

Small changes in hormones can significantly impact health, showing the importance of sensitive testing for chemicals that disrupt hormones.

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community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1109 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

in General 166 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

in Chat 268 upvotes 1 month ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.