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community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

in Update 97 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

community Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem

in Female 4 upvotes 9 years ago

A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community Does oral Minoxidil cause bloating?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 3 months ago

Oral Minoxidil may cause bloating, but it's not guaranteed. The main concern with oral Minoxidil is potential heart problems.

community Losing ground on finasteride, 14 month update

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride for 14 months, with suggestions to try other treatments like dutasteride or minoxidil. The user is hesitant to use minoxidil due to a family history of heart problems.

community Is RU558841 actually related to heart issues?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.

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research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression

75 citations , January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology”

5α-reductase inhibitors can cause sexual problems, higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, and depression.

research Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome and its associated complications in Iranian women: A meta-analysis.

31 citations , October 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is not very common among Iranian women, but it's important to prevent it because of the risk of heart disease and infertility.

research Provision of Patient‐Centered Transgender Care

23 citations , October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health”

The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.