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      research [Female contraception: hormonal methods].

      December 1982 in “PubMed”
      This review discusses the use of different types of oral contraceptive pills and highlights their effectiveness, potential side effects, and contraindications without presenting new clinical data.
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      research Actualités du SOPK

      December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie”
      This article reviews clinical and treatment aspects of hyperandrogenism in women, emphasizing the roles of diagnostic practices, combined oral contraceptives, and cyproterone acetate, but introduces no new findings.
      A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception

      research A 17-Year-Old Mother Seeking Contraception

      8 citations , October 1996 in “JAMA”
      This case report discusses a 17-year-old student's contraceptive use and pregnancy history without providing new research findings.

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      community Using the nuclear stack and still losing hair... Is this the end for my hair?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, cyproterone acetate, transdermal estradiol, and topical bicalutamide. They suspect cyproterone acetate may be worsening their hair loss and are considering switching to injection monotherapy.

      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 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.

      community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.