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research Two Transgender Men Receiving Subdermal Testosterone Pellets for Gender Affirmation

1 citations , 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.

research The latest options and future agents for treating male hypogonadism

24 citations , November 2007 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

This review discusses developments in testosterone therapy, including the shift towards transdermal therapies and long-acting injectables, but reports no new clinical findings; emerging therapies are in development.

research Safety of testosterone treatment in postmenopausal women

81 citations , May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This review discusses the safety of testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women and concludes that, aside from hirsutism and acne, it appears safe at physiological doses for several years, though more long-term studies are needed.

research Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Cardiometabolic Function in Young Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

105 citations , February 2011 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.

research Improvement of endothelial function with metformin and rosiglitazone treatment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

56 citations , July 2008 in “European journal of endocrinology”

This study found that a 6-month treatment with either metformin or rosiglitazone significantly improved endothelial function in young women with PCOS without any one drug being superior.

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community It's sad how many guys shave because they don't know

2209 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and dutasteride can prevent hair loss if used early, but they may cause side effects. Many men shave their heads because they are unaware of these treatments or avoid them due to side effects or cost.

community Estradiol (E2), Testosterone and DHT levels after 1 month on Dutasteride

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride are used for hair loss, affecting hormone levels like DHT and testosterone. Hormone balance is crucial, as changes can lead to side effects such as increased estradiol and potential hair loss.

community Dutasteride during virilization?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 8 months ago

A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss after transitioning from fem HRT to DIY testosterone therapy and is considering using Dutasteride while also taking Saw Palmetto. They are concerned about the impact on virilization and proper development.

community If my T was suppressed due to taking HRT, why would dutasteride still be causing a SHED?

in Transgender 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride can cause hair shedding even with suppressed testosterone levels due to previous damage from DHT. Hair shedding is often a sign of damaged hair being replaced by healthier growth.

community My hair loss makes no sense I can't stand it

30 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced severe hair loss after taking testosterone, despite using treatments like Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil. The user regrets taking testosterone, as it seems to have permanently increased sensitivity to DHT, accelerating hair loss.

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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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