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October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health”
The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.
Dutasteride may reduce bone mineral density, but there's no increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures compared to finasteride. Users suggest resistance training to counter potential bone effects.
A 17-year-old is concerned that taking finasteride might affect facial bone growth and is considering switching to topical finasteride due to its reduced systemic effects. They are also using oral minoxidil and exploring other hair loss treatments like microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.