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research Where Have the Periods Gone? The Evaluation and Management of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

18 citations, January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology”

The document concludes that Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea should be carefully diagnosed and managed to prevent health complications, using lifestyle changes and specific medications.

research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism

29 citations, February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

research Endocrine Evaluation of Hirsutism

5 citations, June 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

research Medical Options for Care of Gender Diverse and Transgender Youth

17 citations, February 2020 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology”

Early medical support for transgender youth is important for their health, with low regret for gender-affirming hormone use and a need for knowledgeable care providers.

research Contraception and the Dermatologist

22 citations, January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

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community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)

in Transgender 591 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.

community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.

community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 165 upvotes 1 month ago

Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.

community “Dutasteride destroyed my hair” recently I noticed the same users

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 81 upvotes 2 months ago

Dutasteride is reported by some users to worsen hair loss, while others believe it causes shedding before improvement. Finasteride and Minoxidil are also mentioned as treatments, with mixed results.

community medication for hair loss spironolactone

in Female 3 upvotes 1 year ago

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

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