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GlossaryOligomenorrhea

menstrual cycles longer than 35 days, fewer than eight yearly

Oligomenorrhea, also known as infrequent menstruation, refers to menstrual cycles that occur at intervals longer than 35 days, resulting in fewer than six to eight periods per year. This condition can be caused by various factors, including hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), stress, significant weight loss or gain, and certain medications. It is important to diagnose and address the underlying cause to manage the condition effectively.

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community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

community I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern

in Female 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.

community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

in Female 53 upvotes 2 years ago

A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

community PCOS female with significant receding and thinning; doctor won’t give me anything but Spiro and Spiro sucks

in Female 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Female with PCOS experiences receding and thinning hair, wants dutasteride instead of spironolactone. Discusses desire to reduce DHT without losing libido.

community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

in Female 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.

community The Hormonal Profile of MPB/AGA

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Men with early male pattern baldness (MPB) may have hormonal abnormalities similar to those in women with PCOS. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community MTF why am I suddenly shedding hair of exactly the same length

in Transgender 4 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced hair shedding after increasing minoxidil from 5% to 7% with latanoprost, possibly causing telogen effluvium. They are on HRT with Lupron, Estradiol, and Raloxifene, and are concerned about the shedding's duration.

community Female male-pattern AGA- seeking help

in Female 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A female with male-pattern hair loss (AGA) is seeking help after unsuccessful treatments with spironolactone and supplements, and is considering oral minoxidil and finasteride despite concerns about medication side effects. She has ruled out hormonal birth control and PRP/PRFM, and is looking into further medical advice due to abnormal lab results.

community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

in Female 7 upvotes 5 years ago

27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

community Any help with female hair loss?

in Female 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.

community Help with female pattern baldness

in Female 9 upvotes 2 years ago

A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

community Coming up on 9 nonths fin EoD/min OAD

in Progress Pictures 24 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported minimal results for the first 7-8 months using finasteride every other day and minoxidil once a day, but recently noticed hairline improvement and increased density. They also started microneedling once a week.

community Female Pattern Hair Loss - massive shed after many years on Spironolactone/Minoxidil

in Female 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Female experiencing hair loss for 10 years used 50mg Spironolactone and 5% minoxidil with decent results. Recently had massive shedding, but blood tests were fine and still taking original medications.

community PCOS hair loss - 6 months of topical minoxidil and dermarolling 0.5mm once a week (as well as biotin gummies)

in Progress Pictures 42 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in PCOS-related hair loss after six months of using topical minoxidil, dermarolling 0.5mm weekly, and taking biotin gummies. They expressed happiness about the appearance of new baby hairs.

community Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?

in Ketoconazole 23 upvotes 7 years ago

A woman experiencing hair loss and facial hair growth suspects PCOS or androgenic alopecia and is considering treatments like Rogaine, but is concerned about the cost. She has tried various hair care methods and is awaiting a hormone doctor appointment, while others suggest she may have a hormonal imbalance and recommend seeing a gynecologist or trying cheaper versions of Rogaine.

community Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now.

in Female 28 upvotes 5 years ago

A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.

community 16, female, losing a ton of hair

in Female 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A 16-year-old female experiencing severe hair loss and sebum buildup, likely due to telogen effluvium and PCOS, is currently using vitamin D3 supplements, Redenser serum, and T follihair supplements. Recommendations include addressing PCOS first and consulting a doctor.

community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

community Low Estradiol while on 1mg Fin, what should I do?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A user on 1mg finasteride for a year has low estradiol levels but no significant symptoms, and others suggest monitoring without immediate concern. Some users discuss potential effects of low estrogen, like low libido, but the user reports no erectile dysfunction.

community Year on oral minoxidil (1.75mg)

in Update 6 upvotes 8 months ago

The user experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth after seven months using oral minoxidil (1.75mg) and a dandruff shampoo. They plan to try Spironolactone and possibly metformin for PCOS-related hair issues.

community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

6 upvotes 9 years ago

The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

community medication for hair loss spironolactone

in Female 3 upvotes 3 years ago

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

in Female 35 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

community Dont know what the hell is going on.

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced rapid diffuse hair thinning for five years despite no signs of AGA or miniaturization. They tried finasteride and oral minoxidil without success and have checked thyroid, iron, and vitamin D levels.

community 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

7 upvotes 11 years ago

A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

community 18M: Persistent Hair Loss at Temples Despite Minoxidil/Finasteride, Adjust Dosage?

in General 153 upvotes 4 months ago

An 18-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. He is concerned about continued shedding, mild sexual side effects, and whether to adjust his finasteride dosage.

community Oral minoxidil and horrible PMS correlation or causation? Tips?

in Female 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reported significant hair improvement using oral minoxidil, Rogaine 5%, and spironolactone but experienced worsening PMS. They seek advice on managing the PMS symptoms.

community Stopping Spirononlactone Hair Shedding? Please help

in Question 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A person in their early 30s is experiencing increased hair shedding after stopping birth control and reducing spironolactone, which they've been on for years. They are concerned about the hair loss, which is different from their usual hereditary pattern, and are seeking advice.

community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)

in Treatment 9 upvotes 7 months ago

OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.

community 8 months Fin + Oral Minox - still losing some hairs, normal?

in Finasteride 90 upvotes 10 months ago

After 8 months of using oral Minoxidil 5mg and Finasteride 1mg, the user still experiences hair loss, particularly miniaturized hairs in the mid-scalp area, along with itching. They are concerned about losing around 40 hairs daily despite treatment.