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    GlossaryReproductive Health (Reproductive Function)

    ensures well-being in all aspects of the reproductive system

    Reproductive Health refers to the complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system at all stages of life. It encompasses a range of issues including family planning, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), maternal health, and access to safe and effective contraception. This term is often used interchangeably with Sexual Health or Reproductive Well-being, highlighting its comprehensive nature beyond just the absence of disease or infirmity.

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      community Why do we get bald from evolutionary perspective

      in Chat  213 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.

      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 3 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  647 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

      in Progress Pictures  1021 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.