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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” This report presents a case of new-onset androgenic alopecia in a patient following the use of the hCG diet combined with testosterone pellet implantation.
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September 2023 in “AACE clinical case reports” This case report describes two transgender men using subdermal testosterone pellets for gender affirmation, finding they tolerated the treatment, but one returned to injections; firm conclusions on pellets' suitability require further study.
This study reports that subcutaneous testosterone pellets in peri- and postmenopausal women provided sustained hormone release and potential benefits for sexual function, but raised concerns about safety, variability, and dosing inconsistencies.
This narrative review highlights the critical role of intracrine hormone production in peripheral tissues, suggesting that continuous-release subcutaneous testosterone pellet therapy may offer a more effective symptom-driven approach for aging populations, though large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed for confirmation.
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January 2001 in “PubMed” In this randomized study of male contraceptive regimens, adding finasteride did not significantly enhance spermatogenesis suppression compared to the control group.