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research Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and androgen levels in women with androgenetic alopecia

August 1987 in “European journal of endocrinology”

This study found no correlation between plasma androgen levels and androgenetic alopecia in women, suggesting that increased androgen action may not be reflected in these parameters.

research The influence of obesity on Androstenedione to Testosterone ratio in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperandrogenemia

15 citations , October 2011 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study found that obesity in PCOS women with biochemical hyperandrogenemia lowers androstenedione levels and increases the testosterone to androstenedione ratio, but this was not observed in women with clinical hyperandrogenemia or in controls.

research Haben Schwangerschaft und Elternschaft Einfluss auf den Langzeitverlauf des Polyzystischen Ovar Syndroms (PCOS)? Follow-Up Daten der prospektiven LIPCOS-Studie (Lebensstil-Intervention beim Polyzystischen Ovar Syndrom)

January 2017 in “mediaTUM – the media and publications repository of the Technical University Munich (Technical University Munich)”

In this study, women with PCOS who had children reported shorter menstrual cycles and more regular daily routines compared to childless women, who experienced less hirsutism and weight gain.

research Relapse of hirsutism following long‐term successful treatment with oestrogen–progestogen combination

22 citations , March 2000 in “Clinical endocrinology”

This study found that while ethinyl oestradiol and cyproterone acetate effectively treated hirsutism in 90% of patients, 80% experienced relapse within six months after stopping treatment, suggesting long-term use is necessary.

research 104 Flibanserin Subset Analyses and the Androgenics of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

May 2019 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

This study found no baseline factors that predicted flibanserin efficacy for HSDD, though low testosterone or use of hormonal contraceptives were associated with reduced efficacy.

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community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important

101 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.

community Finasteride vs Dutasteride, something ain’t right.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is generally seen as more successful for hair loss than Dutasteride, with fewer negative experiences reported. Dutasteride is considered more effective but often leads to more complaints, possibly due to higher expectations or improper use.

community Is ED after taking Fin or Dut caused by less DHT or an increase in Estrogen/Estradiol

3 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride and dutasteride may cause erectile dysfunction due to reduced DHT, affecting nitric oxide and sexual function. Some suggest using aromatase inhibitors to address side effects, while others believe individual sensitivity to DHT reduction varies.

community Help interpreting pre-fin bloodwork

12 upvotes 5 years ago

A 20-year-old male is unsure how to interpret his bloodwork results and whether he should take finasteride for hair loss. His bloodwork shows borderline high levels of albumin and testosterone, and high progesterone, but normal levels of other hormones.

community "Creatine causes hair loss" myth debunked once and for all

22 upvotes 3 years ago

Creatine does not directly cause hair loss but may increase DHT levels, potentially worsening hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Users have mixed experiences, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.

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