May 2022 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”
This study suggests that metformin has a stronger impact on gonadotroph hormone levels in men with early-onset androgenic alopecia compared to those with normal hair growth.
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July 1980 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health”
This study found that feeding norethindrone acetate to albino rats over two years caused various dose-related health effects, such as growth retardation and liver changes, but did not increase overall tumor incidence.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Sport Science”
This article discusses laboratory and physical markers that may help detect androgenic anabolic steroid abuse in athletes and reports no new primary research results.
Finasteride can affect hormone levels, potentially causing symptoms like puffy nipples and testicular pain, and may result in elevated prolactin and high testosterone. The user is seeking interpretation of these changes after taking finasteride.
The user reported positive hair regrowth results after six months of using 0.5 mg finasteride and nanoxidil, despite experiencing initial side effects like testicular pain and changes in libido. They noted that nanoxidil was chosen over minoxidil due to less scalp irritation.
A user shared their 4-month progress using 2.5mg minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and 10mg biotin, noting slight testicular discomfort initially but no significant hairline changes yet. Another user reported similar treatment results, with hair darkening at the scalp center and small temple hairs.
A 25-year-old male experienced increased testosterone and estradiol levels after starting finasteride for hair loss, leading his doctor to suggest a testicular ultrasound as a precaution. The user questions the necessity of the ultrasound, considering it potentially excessive, while others suggest it could be a useful precaution to rule out any issues.
The user has been taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily for two months and is experiencing testicular ache, which they believe might be related to the medication. They plan to continue the treatment for a few more months despite the discomfort, hoping the side effects will subside.