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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch SUN-195 Falsely Elevated Testosterone Levels: Role of LC-MS/MS in Reducing Unnecessary Testing
Using LC-MS/MS for hormone measurement can prevent false high testosterone results and avoid unnecessary tests.
research The Optimal Indication for Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Late Onset Hypogonadism
Testosterone replacement therapy should be used for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism, after careful diagnosis and considering individual needs.
research Salivary testosterone levels in infertile men
Men with low or no sperm count have lower salivary testosterone levels, and saliva testing can measure their testosterone well.
research The Princeton III Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease
The Princeton III Consensus recommends assessing cardiovascular risk in men with erectile dysfunction and prioritizing heart health before treating ED, especially in those with potential heart disease.
research SAT-293 Novel Presentation Of A Heterozygous INSR Mutation And Markedly Elevated Testosterone Levels In A Pediatric Patient, A Case Report.
A young patient with unusual insulin resistance and high testosterone levels had a rare INSR gene mutation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is it uncommon to not test for testosterone levels before taking fin?
Doctors often prescribe finasteride for hair loss without testing testosterone levels. There is no need for such tests before starting the medication.
community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride
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 Gyno & testoterone level
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and back to finasteride led to gynecomastia and fatigue, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Suggested treatments include Tamoxifen, Raloxifene, or low-dose Anastrozole, with a recommendation to test testosterone and estradiol levels.
community Self-testing if creatine speeds up hair loss (while on treatment!)
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss in some individuals, but opinions vary. Some users report hair loss while on creatine, while others see no effect, especially when using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.
community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride
Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.