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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ovarian vein sampling, and serum and urine testosterone monitoring in ovarian Leydig cell tumors: A report of two cases
Ovarian vein sampling helped diagnose rare ovarian tumors causing high testosterone, and surgery to remove the tumors lowered the testosterone levels.
research 53039 The prevalence of androgenetic alopecia with hormone therapy in transgender men: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
research Side effects of androgen deprivation therapy: monitoring and minimizing toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research Hair Follicles as a Critical Model for Monitoring the Circadian Clock
Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
research Cost-effectiveness analysis of laboratory monitoring in newly diagnosed telogen effluvium patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity What hormones/vitamins should I test for?
The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.
community Planning to take a break from Fin for a 2 months then start with Pyrilutamide - What hormone levels to test?
The user plans to pause finasteride for two months to test its effects on mood and productivity, then switch to Pyrilutamide while monitoring hormone levels. Concerns are raised about potential hair loss and the effectiveness of Pyrilutamide compared to finasteride.
community Getting bloods done whilst on finasteride
Finasteride can affect hormone levels within two weeks, and a break of several weeks is recommended for baseline results. Monitoring E2 and testosterone is suggested to assess the risk of gynecomastia.
community Minoxidil is working for me – just 3 months in! (No fin, no microneedling
A 36-year-old experienced slow, diffuse hair thinning over 15 years and saw significant improvement using 5% topical minoxidil alone for 3 months, without finasteride or microneedling. The user is pleased with the results, noting increased hair density and no visible scalp, and plans to continue monitoring progress without using hormone-affecting treatments.
community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?
Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.