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research Compliance With Contraceptives and Other Treatments

52 citations , September 1996 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”

People often struggle to consistently use contraceptives and other medications, and long-acting options might be better for those who want to avoid daily doses.

research Contraceptive use in acne

21 citations , July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.

research Contraception and the dermatologist

22 citations , January 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Birth control pills can help manage acne, but dermatologists should know their skin-related side effects, especially when prescribing drugs that can harm unborn babies.

research Contraception for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Dealing with a Complex Condition

8 citations , April 2022 in “Revista Brasileira Ginecologia e Obstetrícia”

Combined oral contraceptives are recommended for managing PCOS symptoms, but choices should be personalized.

research Long-acting microneedle formulations

1 citations , August 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews”

Microneedles are promising for long-acting drug delivery and can improve patient compliance, but more data is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

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community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

in Minoxidil 420 upvotes 1 year ago

A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

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 Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 114 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.

community This is what some balding dudes are like

in Satire 1047 upvotes 1 year ago

Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

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