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    GlossaryMegestrol Acetate

    synthetic progestin used to treat appetite loss and weight loss

    Megestrol Acetate, also known as Megace, is a synthetic progestin used primarily to treat loss of appetite and severe weight loss in patients with cancer or AIDS. It can also be used in the treatment of certain hormone-responsive cancers, such as breast and endometrial cancer, by interfering with hormone activity.

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      in Treatment  99 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

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      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.