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research The Use/Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists

1 citations , March 2021 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

This study provided insight into unexpected uses and abuse of oral contraceptive pills by Jordanian males, primarily for bodybuilding, as reported by community pharmacists.

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.

research The Differences Between Hormonal Pills and Injection Contraception Adverse Effect: Pekanbaru Puskesmas Case Study

May 2019

This study found that adverse effects from hormonal contraception were more common and severe with progestin-only injections compared to estradiol levonorgestrel combination pills.

Differentiated Application of Oral Contraceptives Based on the Different Side Effects of Synthetic Progestins

research [Differentiated application of oral contraceptives basing on the different side effects of synthetic progestins (author's transl)].

April 1976 in “PubMed”

This article suggests using oral contraceptives with antiandrogenic properties for women with virilization symptoms like acne and advises higher doses of antiandrogens for severe acne, androgenic alopecia, or idiopathic hirsutism.

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”

This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea in adolescent girls and reports no new clinical results.

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community VDPHL-01 is Overrated and Ridiculous. This is just Oral Minoxidil.

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 1 year ago

VDPHL-01 is essentially a slow-release oral minoxidil, which is already known to work for hair growth. The formulation includes other ingredients like Medrogestone, Valproic acid, Setipiprant, and Cetirizine, but their effectiveness and necessity are questioned.

community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 169 upvotes 1 year 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 years 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 The meds work: my dad at 23 yo vs me at 35 yo

1791 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and oral minoxidil effectively maintain a youthful appearance and full head of hair, despite genetic predispositions to balding. The discussion also considers the impact of DHT blockers on masculinity and aging, with lifestyle choices like sunscreen use and a vegetarian diet mentioned.

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