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research Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
research 61537 No Increased Risk of Breast or Gynecologic Cancers in Women with 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Exposure for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Population-Based Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study
Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss in women doesn't increase cancer risk.
research Impact of COVID-19 on patients receiving chemotherapy for gynecological cancer
COVID-19 affects patients on chemotherapy for gynecological cancer negatively.
research Repurposing Kir6/SUR2 Channel Activator Minoxidil to Arrests Growth of Gynecologic Cancers
Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
research Miscellaneous Exogenous Hormones and Breast Diseases: A Matter of Concern for the Gynecologist
Some hormone treatments might raise breast cancer risk, while others don't seem to.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity Nizoral doesn't seem to be working. Rogaine not suggested by doctor due to cost and poor track record on females. Ideas?
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 Stopped taking 1mg Fin September 2024 - 3 months later….
The user stopped finasteride for three months to try for a baby but continued using minoxidil and micro-needling. They are concerned about hair shedding and plan to resume finasteride after the baby is born.
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.
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 Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby
A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.