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GlossaryThyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

supplements thyroid hormones for underactive or removed thyroid glands

Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy (THRT) is a medical treatment used to supplement or replace the thyroid hormones in individuals whose thyroid gland is underactive (hypothyroidism) or has been removed. This therapy typically involves the daily administration of synthetic thyroid hormones, such as levothyroxine, to help regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance.

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International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women

research International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women

20 citations, April 2021 in “Journal of Womens Health”

Testosterone can help premenopausal and postmenopausal women with low sexual desire, but its long-term safety is unclear and it's not widely approved for this use.

research Hoffman Syndrome With the Classic Sign of Myoedema and an Unusual Finding of Systolic Heart Failure

October 2023 in “BMJ Case Reports”

Thyroid hormone therapy effectively treated the man's rare muscle and heart issues.

research Secondary Amenorrhea With Absent Axillary Hair

March 2023 in “European journal of internal medicine”

The patient's long-term symptoms were due to Sheehan's syndrome, which improved with hormone therapy.

research Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource-Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion, and Brief Review of Existing Literature

3 citations, May 2012 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders”

Early diagnosis and hormone therapy can significantly improve outcomes for post-partum pituitary insufficiency in resource-limited settings.

research A Case of Sheehan Syndrome Presenting with Pancytopenia and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Rare Combination

October 2022 in “Journal of advanced research in medicine”

A woman with Sheehan syndrome improved with hormone treatment.

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community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)

in Progress Pictures 566 upvotes 1 year ago

User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.

community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

in Transgender 611 upvotes 5 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

in Female 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 937 upvotes 4 months ago

A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

in Chat 51 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

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