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Glossary Testosterone Production

process by which the body generates the hormone testosterone

Testosterone production, also known as testosterone synthesis or androgen production, refers to the process by which the body generates testosterone, a key male sex hormone. This process primarily occurs in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries in women and the adrenal glands in both sexes. Testosterone plays a crucial role in the development of male reproductive tissues, the maintenance of muscle mass, bone density, and the regulation of libido. The production is regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland through a feedback loop involving luteinizing hormone (LH).

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research Re: Effect of Testosterone Supplementation With and Without a Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibitor on Fat-Free Mass in Men with Suppressed Testosterone Production: A Randomized Controlled Trial

July 2012 in “The Journal of Urology”

This abstract reviews testosterone supplementation with and without a dual 5α-reductase inhibitor on fat-free mass in men with suppressed testosterone production and reports no new research findings.

research Anabolic and Metabolic Effects of Testosterone and Other Androgens: Direct Effects and Role of Testosterone Metabolic Products

2 citations , January 2017 in “Endocrinology”

This chapter reviews the clinical effects of androgens like testosterone and its metabolites on various body systems and life stages, but reports no new results.

research A Natural Product Molecule of Artocarpus Heterophyllus Reverses Inflammation Due to the Effect of Acute Exposure of Prostate Tissue to Testosterone Enanthate in Wistar Rats

December 2024 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research”

In this study, researchers investigated the effects of Aqueous Artocarpus heterophyllus seed extract on testosterone enanthate-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in adult Wistar rats, using three different dosages to assess its potential as an alternative therapy. Results are not reported in this abstract.

research Production rates of testosterone and of dihydrotestosterone in female pattern hair loss

17 citations , July 2003 in “Metabolism-clinical and Experimental”

This study found that young women with female-pattern hair loss exhibit increased testosterone production rates while dihydrotestosterone production rates remain within or below the normal range.

research Testosterone alters iron metabolism and stimulates red blood cell production independently of dihydrotestosterone

53 citations , July 2014 in “American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This study found that testosterone-enanthate increased red blood cell production and altered iron homeostasis in older hypogonadal men without being affected by finasteride, indicating these effects do not require type II 5α-reductase enzyme activity.

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community Detransitioning, questions about hair loss prevention while body ramps back up testosterone production

in Transgender 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses preventing hair loss during detransitioning, with suggestions to use finasteride or dutasteride as DHT blockers. The user is also considering rosemary oil and monitoring testosterone levels.

community Experience with Nutrafol products

4 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using Nutrafol products, Minoxidil, and considering Finasteride for hair loss treatment. The user is exploring natural supplements and other options due to low testosterone levels and concerns about Finasteride while trying to conceive.

community Hypothetically, if estradiol has been a "cure" for hair loss, could one apply estradiol topically and just take an estrogen blocker and/or testosterone to offset the systematic effects?

8 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical estradiol may help with hair loss but can have systemic effects, like reduced testosterone production. Using estrogen blockers can have negative side effects, such as joint pain and reduced sex drive.

community Dr Couto consultation and finasteride

6 upvotes 3 years ago

Dr. Couto recommends taking finasteride in the morning to align with peak testosterone and DHT production for better effectiveness. Oral minoxidil is acknowledged as better than topical, but the focus is on stabilizing hair loss with finasteride first.

community Anyone tried exosome therapy in NYC for hair loss, does it work?

11 upvotes 1 month ago

Exosome therapy for hair loss is questioned, with microneedling and topical minoxidil/dutasteride being more supported treatments. Concerns are raised about testosterone therapy affecting hair loss, and the lack of standardization and approval for exosome products.

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learn Finasteride

Prescription tablet (1 mg) that slowed hair loss versus placebo in two-year trials. Labels warn of sexual side effects that have continued after stopping, and of depression and suicidal thoughts; not for use in pregnancy.

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Spironolactone

A prescription blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects, used off-label mainly by women for pattern hair loss.

learn Dutasteride

A stronger DHT blocker than finasteride, approved for hair loss only in South Korea and Japan and off-label elsewhere, with the same class of side effects and a much longer washout.

learn Caffeine

Caffeine is used in hair cosmetics. Lab studies show effects on follicles, but human trials are few and mostly low quality.

learn Bicalutamide

Could bicalutamide help trans women regrow hair lost to testosterone? No study has tested bicalutamide for hair regrowth in trans women. In cisgender women the only randomized trial found it added nothing to minoxidil, and it is an off-label prescription drug that requires liver monitoring.

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