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Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance

research Abdominal Fat Quantity and Distribution in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Extent of Its Relation to Insulin Resistance

270 citations , April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

research Abdominal Obesity as a Predictive Factor of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed by Ultrasonography and Transient Elastography in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Healthy Women

14 citations , August 2019 in “BioMed Research International”

Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.

research Comparison of disease severity and ultrasonographic abdominal subcutaneous fatty tissue thickness in hirsute women

September 2018 in “Cumhuriyet medical journal”

Women with more body hair tend to have thicker belly fat and more metabolic health issues.

research Global Adiposity Rather Than Abnormal Regional Fat Distribution Characterizes Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

149 citations , December 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

research Metabolic features of the reproductive phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome

286 citations , January 2009 in “Human Reproduction Update”

Women with the NIH type of PCOS have more obesity and higher risk of diabetes and heart disease than those with other types of PCOS.

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community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.

community 2+ Years of Finasteride treatment - Stopped hair-loss, got regrowth, but

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 22 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectile dysfunction and abdominal pain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.

community How I recovered from 4+ years of severe balding ages 20-24 by dieting, lifestyle changes and ONLY using topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 473 upvotes 11 months ago

A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.

community Aromatise inhibitor for finasteride-estrogen side effects?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 years ago

A user experienced mild side effects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.

community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

in Chat 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

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