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GlossaryEstrogen Deficiency

insufficient estrogen production affecting reproductive health and bone density

Estrogen deficiency, also known as low estrogen, occurs when the body produces insufficient levels of estrogen, a key hormone in regulating the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. This condition can lead to symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, mood swings, and can increase the risk of osteoporosis due to decreased bone density. It is commonly seen in postmenopausal women but can also affect younger women due to various medical conditions or treatments.

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community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 6 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community What vitamin deficiencies that cause hair loss

in Female 51 upvotes 7 months ago

Vitamin deficiencies, particularly in vitamins A, B, C, D, and minerals like iron, zinc, and copper, can lead to hair loss. Dietary changes, such as eating more nutrient-rich foods, can improve hair health.

community My estrogen levels are obscene

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has high testosterone and estrogen levels but no side effects. He is advised to monitor hormone levels, consider dietary changes, and use additional treatments like vitamin D3, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair growth.

community Finasteride doubled my testosterone & estrogen

in Chat 265 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride increased testosterone and estrogen, stopped hair loss, and promoted regrowth. Users discussed side effects like libido changes and considered adding minoxidil and aromatase inhibitors.

community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

in Treatment 58 upvotes 4 years ago

A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

community 4 months (+ growing hair out) on min/fin/niz/dermaroll/estrogen/vitamins

in Progress Pictures 86 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, dermarolling, a hair thickening conditioner, and hair vitamins for hair loss treatment. They stopped taking testosterone due to medical reasons and are now technically on estrogen, but it's unclear if this impacts their hair growth.

community You NEED this if You’re Taking Fin/Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 months ago

DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.

community Any luck on growing hair without Minoxidil, Finasteride or Dutasteride? (Especially if you’re a woman?)

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments without using Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Dutasteride, focusing on addressing hormonal issues and low ferritin levels. Suggestions include consulting a hematologist, checking for vitamin D deficiency, thyroid issues, anemia, and considering serums with copper peptides.

community 2 months on topical minoxidil and derma rolling

in Transgender 10 upvotes 4 months ago

A 19-year-old trans female has been using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for nearly two months, alongside oral minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estrogen. She noticed significant hair improvement after starting topical minoxidil and dermarolling.

community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

in Chat 256 upvotes 1 year ago

Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

community Blood work results in. Can I start finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about starting finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about high free testosterone and potential side effects like gynecomastia. The user plans to address vitamin deficiencies before beginning the treatment.

community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

community Losing ground with minoxidil and finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 74 upvotes 6 months ago

A user experienced initial improvement with finasteride and minoxidil but is now losing progress and considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest seasonal shedding, vitamin D deficiency, or trying dutasteride, while some share personal experiences with shedding cycles and treatment adjustments.

community Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 9 months ago

Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.

community Iron D3 levels actually matter more else dht blockers wont work(yes they can keep follicle alive)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 77 upvotes 1 year ago

Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.

community 50% test increase after 18 months of taking DUT

in Update 57 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reported a 50% increase in testosterone after 18 months of taking dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation includes skepticism about the reliability of single testosterone tests and questions about estrogen levels.

community I'm already DOING EVERYTHING!!!

in Female 27 upvotes 5 years ago

A 26 year old female dealing with hair loss who is considering treatments such as Spiro, minoxidil and finasteride. Other potential solutions mentioned are PRP treatment, a wig, and bio-identical estrogen combined with bica.

community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??

in Chat 5 upvotes 11 months ago

A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.

community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

in Update 114 upvotes 7 years ago

A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

in Transplants 41 upvotes 3 months ago

A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

community What to do if fin is still not working after 2.5 years

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 22 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing increased hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil and is hesitant to switch to dutasteride due to side effects and family planning concerns. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, microneedling, and addressing stress or nutrient deficiencies.

community 12 months of diffuse shedding on fin, unsure how to proceed

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 86 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced 12 months of hair shedding on finasteride and is unsure about continuing, increasing the dose, or switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include adding minoxidil, adjusting finasteride dosage, and checking for deficiencies.

community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 43 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

community Serious question, is there nothing that can be done if Dutasteride doesn’t help to stop my hair loss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 61 upvotes 3 years ago

A 25 year old male who has been using finasteride and dutasteride for two years to treat his hair loss, with no success. Other treatments such as oral minoxidil, topical anti-androgens, RU58841, latanoprost, topical estrogen, CB 03 01, microneedling, keto 2% shampoo, vitamin D, Omega 3, B vitamins and probiotics were discussed.

community Having AGA as a girl makes me depressed

in Female 67 upvotes 2 months ago

A 20-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia feels depressed about her hair loss, despite using topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and saw palmetto. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, higher doses of finasteride or dutasteride, and checking for vitamin deficiencies and heavy metal exposure.

community Is this the nuclear stack? Wanna go from NW3 to NW1 at the age of 23

in Treatment 19 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is considering an extensive hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, tretinoin, microneedling, keto shampoo, laser comb, and PRP injections. Suggestions include simplifying the routine, possibly increasing minoxidil dosage, and considering alternatives like RU58841, while cautioning against using estrogen due to potential side effects.

community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

21 upvotes 8 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Is it uncommon to not test for testosterone levels before taking fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 2 years ago

Doctors often prescribe finasteride for hair loss without testing testosterone levels. There is no need for such tests before starting the medication.

community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

in Update 2 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.