research Evaluation of Insulin Resistance Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients Receiving Metformin, Finasteride, or Both
Metformin reduces insulin resistance in PCOS, but combining it with finasteride offers extra benefits.
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5 / 1000+ results research The Lipid Profiles in Different Characteristics of Women with PCOS and the Interaction Between Dyslipidemia and Metabolic Disorder States: A Retrospective Study in Chinese Population
Different PCOS characteristics affect lipid profiles, increasing cardiovascular disease risk, so regular lipid screening is advised.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk
Women with hair loss have higher heart disease risk and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
research Association Between ACE I/D Gene Polymorphism and Dyslipidemia in Hypertensive Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease Complication Among Ethiopian Population
Certain genes and high cholesterol levels increase heart disease risk in Ethiopian patients with high blood pressure.
research The Utilization of Cardiac Risk Ratio and Non-HDL Cholesterol Markers to Assess Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Males with Lowered Serum DHT
Cardiac risk markers help assess heart risk in males with type 2 diabetes and low DHT.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity What should I include in my blood test?
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.
community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
community Hair started thinning and found out i have high cortisol and thyroid issues
User experienced hair thinning due to high cortisol and thyroid issues, along with insulin resistance. They are taking magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium as supplements.
community Got back from the derm, idk what is the best option
The user has been using topical minoxidil for 4 months and switched to oral minoxidil, considering adding finasteride for better results. They are advised to aggressively treat hair loss with minoxidil for regrowth and finasteride for prevention, while monitoring for side effects.
community I’m considering stopping finasteride
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.