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research Achieving Physiologic 17-β-Estradiol Levels in Transgender Females on Estradiol Transdermal Patches and Optimal Dosing

May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Transgender females can reach their target estrogen levels using estradiol patches, especially if oral treatments fail or if they're at risk for blood clots. Often, the highest dose patch is needed.

research Thrombotic Risk Minimization for Diane-35 and Generics

7 citations , September 2017 in “Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety”

The use of Diane-35 and its generics significantly decreased in the Netherlands.

research Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Females

32 citations , September 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology”

Hormone therapy for transgender females increases the risk of blood clots and requires careful dosing, monitoring, and lifelong management.

research Women's Health Considerations for Lipid Management

9 citations , May 2015 in “Cardiology Clinics”

The conclusion is that managing cholesterol is important for women, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and with PCOS, and involves regular screening and careful treatment choices.

research Cyclosporine A-Induced Intracranial Thrombotic Complications: Systematic Review and Case Report

6 citations , February 2021 in “Frontiers in Neurology”

Cyclosporine-A can cause serious blood clots in the brain, so patients need careful monitoring.

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community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

in Female 55 upvotes 2 years ago

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

community Han Bio claims success at Hair Multiplication

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 4 years ago

Han Bio claims success in hair multiplication using dermal papilla cells. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Gyno & testoterone level

Warta_B in Finasteride 282 upvotes 1 year ago

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 My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community 60 days on topical minoxidil 5% + 0.1% finasteride.

in Progress Pictures 377 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is happy with hair regrowth after 60 days using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%, along with a dermaroller. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue treatment for a year.