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Glossary Serum Levels

amount of a substance in the blood's liquid component

Serum levels, also known as blood serum levels or serum concentration, refer to the amount of a specific substance present in the liquid part of the blood after the blood has clotted and the cells have been removed. These measurements are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions, as they can indicate the presence and severity of diseases, the effectiveness of treatments, or the body's response to medications.

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research Impact of Finasteride on Serum PSA Levels in Men With BPH: A Systematic Review

October 2025 in “International Journal of Social health”

This systematic review reported that among men taking finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia, total PSA levels decreased by 30% to 50%, and free PSA by up to 45%, with reductions in prostate volume and PSA density observed as well.

research Antiandrogen Drugs Lower Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels in Hirsute Subjects: Evidence That Serum PSA Is a Marker of Androgen Action in Women¹

16 citations , January 2000 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

This study found that serum PSA levels are higher in hirsute women and can be significantly reduced by antiandrogen treatment, suggesting PSA as a marker of androgen action in females.

research IMPACT OF LOW DOSE FINASTERIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA ON SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) LEVELS IN MEN PARTICIPATED IN POPULATION-BASED SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER

March 2009 in “The Journal of Urology”

Low dose finasteride causes only minor changes in PSA levels in men over 50 with BPH.

research S1 OPIOID RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND SERUM PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGENE LEVEL: IS THERE A ROLE FOR PROSTATE CANCER CONTROL AND CHEMOPREVENTION?

September 2010 in “European Urology Supplements”

Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.

research Serum androgens and prostate-specific antigen levels in androgenetic alopecia: is there a difference between frontal and vertex baldness?

1 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that men with vertex baldness had higher serum dihydrotestosterone levels compared to those with frontal baldness, suggesting different hormonal profiles between these two groups in androgenetic alopecia.

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community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

319 upvotes 1 year ago

Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

community PSA: If you're prone to MPB dont take creatine

103 upvotes 3 years ago

Creatine might speed up hair loss in those prone to male pattern baldness, possibly due to increased DHT levels. Some users experience no issues when using creatine with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride.

community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride

43 upvotes 11 months ago

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.

community My DHT levels while being on DUT for a year

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 33 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of tablet forms of dutasteride for hair loss due to poor absorption compared to soft gel capsules. It suggests switching to FDA-approved soft gel capsules for better results, as tablets may not adequately suppress DHT levels.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

192 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

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learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

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