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GlossaryBody Weight

total mass of an individual's body

Body weight, also known as body mass, refers to the total mass of an individual's body, typically measured in kilograms or pounds. It is a crucial indicator of health, used to assess nutritional status, calculate dosages for medications, and evaluate the risk of various medical conditions such as obesity, malnutrition, and cardiovascular diseases.

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research Tissue insulin sensitivity and body weight in polycystic ovary syndrome

39 citations , August 2001 in “Clinical endocrinology”

Lean and obese women with PCOS have similar levels of insulin resistance, indicating it's a core aspect of the condition.

research Semaglutide Treatment of Excessive Body Weight in Obese PCOS Patients Unresponsive to Lifestyle Programs

29 citations , September 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Semaglutide helps obese PCOS patients lose weight and improve health.

Effect of Body Weight Gain During Cashmere Non-Growing Period on Cashmere Production Performance and Secondary Hair Follicle Activity of Cashmere Goats

research Effect of Body Weight Gain During Cashmere Non-Growing Period on Cashmere Production Performance and Secondary Hair Follicle Activity of Cashmere Goats

2 citations , September 2023

Gaining 5-10 kg during the non-growing period boosts cashmere yield and length in goats.

research Genome-Wide Associations with Body and Fleece Weight in United States Sheep

June 2025 in “Genes”

Certain genetic markers can help predict wool production in U.S. sheep.

Neonatal Inhibition of Androgen Activity Alters the Programming of Body Weight and Orexinergic Peptides Differentially in Male and Female Rats

research NEONATAL INHIBITION OF ANDROGEN ACTIVITY ALTERS THE PROGRAMMING OF BODY WEIGHT AND OREXINERGIC PEPTIDES DIFFERENTIALLY IN MALE AND FEMALE RATS

February 2024 in “Brain research bulletin”

Blocking androgen activity in newborn rats affects body weight and appetite-related hormones differently in males and females.

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community Oral Minoxidil: Dosing, Timing, PE Risk, and Why Your Weight Matters (with actual data)

in Minoxidil 200 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize side effects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.

community How I treated side effects

9 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.

community Gained weight on fin but Estradiol is in normal range?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user gained 10-12 kg after starting finasteride but found their estrogen levels to be within the normal range. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia but are reassured by their lab results.

community Hairloss all over body and head

in Treatment 2 upvotes 6 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

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.

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