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    GlossaryHematuria

    presence of blood in urine

    Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. It can be visible to the naked eye (gross hematuria) or only detectable under a microscope (microscopic hematuria). This condition can be a sign of various underlying issues, such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or more serious conditions like bladder or kidney cancer.

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      community Got some bloodwork done, horrifying results.

       10 upvotes 9 years ago
      The user is concerned about high DHT levels despite using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, suggesting these treatments may not be effective. They plan to consult an endocrinologist and consider other antiandrogens, acknowledging potential side effects.

      community Ferritin, iron and testosterone

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.

      community blood DHT levels shot up after doubling dutasteride dosage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.