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Glossary Progestins

synthetic hormones mimicking progesterone, used in contraceptives and therapies

Progestins are synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of the natural hormone progesterone, which is crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. They are commonly used in hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy to manage menstrual disorders, prevent pregnancy, and alleviate menopausal symptoms.

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Types of Progestins in Contraceptive Preparations

research Jenis-jenis Progestin dalam Preparat Kontrasepsi

September 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran”

This source highlights the role of progestin in contraception, noting that while different types have varying progesteronic potential and effects, they share similar contraceptive mechanisms, allowing tailored use based on patient conditions.

research 27593 Contraception progestin type and female pattern hair loss

August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the androgenicity of progestins used in hormonal contraceptives and its potential impact on female pattern hair loss, but reports no new clinical findings.

research PROCESSING AND EVALUATION OF TONIC HAIR EXTRACT OF SINGKONG LEAVES (Manihot esculenta Crantz): COMBINATION OF ROSE WATER SQUEEZED (Rossa sp) IN MALE RABBITS

January 2022 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS”

This study found that a hair tonic made with 10% cassava leaf extract in combination with rose water juice improved hair length growth in rabbits compared to a commercial product.

research A Review of Androgen‐Progestin Regimens for Male Contraception

43 citations , July 2003 in “Andrology”

This review evaluates previous studies on androgen-progestin combinations for male contraception, concluding that long-acting injectable formulations appear promising due to their effectiveness and minimal short-term adverse effects.

research Antiandrogenic progestins for treatment of signs of androgenisation and hormonal contraception

17 citations , January 2004 in “European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology/European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology”

This review discusses the use of ethinylestradiol combined with antiandrogenic progestin for treating androgenisation symptoms and improving metabolic and menstrual health in women, but it does not provide new clinical data.

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community Progressing backwards, should I switch from Fin to Dut??

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using 2% ketoconazole shampoo, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. They are considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride, but others suggest waiting due to a possible shedding phase.

community Hair loss still progressing despite finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and trying RU58841. What next?

18 upvotes 2 months ago

Despite using finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, hair loss continues to progress. Options considered include increasing dutasteride or minoxidil doses, adding topical treatments, and exploring other potential causes of hair loss.

community Intriguing Molecular Structures and Questions (DHT, Progesterone, Fin, etc)

7 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the molecular structures of compounds that reduce DHT levels, including finasteride and Ashwagandha. It explores the potential of using Ashwagandha topically as a 5a reductase inhibitor.

community swaping from 1mg fin to dut. how much mg would you guys recommend? taking 1mg fin now for a year but it still feels it's progressing a little bit.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 4 months ago

Switching from 1mg finasteride to dutasteride, with users recommending starting at 0.5mg daily. Some users prefer capsules, while others use tablets, citing effectiveness and regulatory approval in Asia.

community Are these a good on, what’s your opinion?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Progesterone, hydrocortisone butyrate, and estrone base are discussed as treatments for hair loss. Topical progesterone and dutasteride are suggested to potentially reverse androgenic alopecia.

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