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November 2023 in “Endocrine Connections”
This study developed a validated gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry assay to assess sex steroid hormones in cerebrospinal fluid, finding substantial levels of DHEA, androstenedione, and testosterone, with strong correlations to serumlevels, providing insight into sex steroid dynamics in the human CNS.
July 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”
This study found that serum GPER-1 levels may serve as a biomarker for differentiating androgenetic alopecia from telogen effluvium and healthy controls, although its ability to distinguish between AGA and TE is limited.
January 2009 in “Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University”
In this study, adolescent male acne patients with normal serum testosterone showed improved outcomes with finasteride plus lifestyle intervention, significantly reducing DHT and free testosterone levels and improving SHBG levels, with minimal adverse effects.
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March 2017 in “Al-Mi’galaẗ al-sa'udiyaẗ lī-ulum al-ḥayaẗ”
In this study, Leonuri Herba alkaloids significantly reduced prostate hyperplasia indicators and improved urinary parameters in hormone-induced model rats.
The conversation is about evaluating blood test results before starting finasteride for hair loss. The user is advised to check serum DHT levels to assess sensitivity to DHT.
The conversation discusses elevated hormone levels after using Finasteride for 2 months and Dutasteride for 2 weeks for hair loss. Users suggest that increased testosterone and estradiol levels are expected due to DHT inhibition, and it's not a concern unless symptoms occur.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Maneup GHK-Cu hair growth serum, a topical treatment for hair loss. The user is considering trying it but is skeptical due to issues others have had with DIY injections of a similar substance.
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.
The user is experiencing low libido and mood swings after starting a low dose of topical finasteride. They are considering further blood tests to investigate low testosterone levels and other hormonal factors.