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research Negative Impact of Testosterone Deficiency and 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Therapy on Metabolic and Sexual Function in Men
Low testosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors can harm men's metabolic and sexual health; testosterone therapy may help, but discussing 5α-RIs' side effects is important.
research Impact of Testosterone on Hair and Skin
Testosterone can cause acne and male-pattern baldness, affects hair growth in men and women, and makes male skin more sensitive.
research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
research The impact of levothyroxine on thyroid autoimmunity and hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis activity in men with autoimmune hypothyroidism and early-onset androgenetic alopecia
Levothyroxine is less effective in men with early-onset male-pattern baldness.
research The impact of physical activity in a case of polycystic ovary syndrome
Physical activity significantly improved symptoms of PCOS in a patient.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is it a lot of free testosterone?
The conversation discusses hair loss and the impact of testosterone and DHT levels, with suggestions to monitor these levels and consider vitamin D supplementation. Treatments mentioned include finasteride and possibly minoxidil.
community Ray Peat: Testosterone Isn’t the Culprit, Prolactin and Cortisol Drive Hair Loss (2016)
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hair loss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.
community My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community Turmeric Inhibits Conversion of Testosterone to DHT; Creatine Enhances It - Kyle Gillett
Turmeric may slightly inhibit DHT, but it likely doesn't significantly impact hair loss. Creatine might increase DHT levels, but its effect on hair loss is debated and not conclusively proven.
community How concerned should I be about the Testosterone (and thus resultant DHT) spike from Ashwagandha, as a Dutasteride user?
Ashwagandha may increase testosterone, which can convert to DHT and potentially affect hair loss, but using dutasteride should mitigate this concern. Users suggest that occasional Ashwagandha use is unlikely to impact hair loss significantly when on dutasteride.