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community 5-year Minoxidil user quitting after minor heart attack

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 5 years ago

A user experienced a minor heart attack after combining minoxidil with dermarolling and is considering stopping minoxidil use. They are concerned about hair loss after quitting and are exploring if finasteride or essential oils can maintain hair growth.

community New angles to attack beyond DHT

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring hair loss treatments beyond DHT, including Minoxidil, pyruvate, Gt20029 targeting androgen receptors, and vasodilators. Other options like Kx826, adenosine signaling, growth factor topicals, and microneedling are also discussed.

community Derminator2 causing scars (microscope images attached)

in Microneedling 61 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced scarring from microneedling at fast speed and paused treatment for 3-4 weeks to recover. Advice given includes waiting a full month for recovery to avoid scars.

community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

community RU users hands up I wanna hear your miracolous and horror stories.

in Treatment 44 upvotes 3 years ago

The experiences of users who have used RU58841 to treat hair loss, including both positive and negative effects. Some side effects reported include chest pain, joint pain in the hands, tinnitus, and increased heartbeat.

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research Definitions, prevalence and symptoms of polycystic ovaries and polycystic ovary syndrome

278 citations , August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”

Polycystic ovaries are defined by having 12 or more small follicles in each ovary and are found in up to 33% of women, while Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormone disorder in women of reproductive age, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

research Hormonal contraceptives: pharmacology tailored to women's health

88 citations , June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update”

New hormonal contraceptives are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits for women.

A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Topical Use of Minoxidil for Treatment of Baldness

research A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated with Topical Use of Minoxidil (RiUP) for Treatment of Baldness.

15 citations , January 2000 in “Japanese Heart Journal”

A man developed heart problems after using a baldness treatment for 4 months, suggesting that people with heart issues should avoid this treatment.

research Evaluation of Risk-Minimization Activities for Cyproterone Acetate 2 mg/Ethinylestradiol 35 µg: A Cross-Sectional Physician Survey

12 citations , August 2017 in “Pharmaceutical medicine”

Most doctors know the thrombosis risk with Cyproterone/Ethinylestradiol, but some lack details on less common risks and patient instructions; educational materials are underused but useful.