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GlossaryMuscle Strength

maximum force a muscle can exert in a single effort

Muscle strength, also known as muscular strength, refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can generate during a single effort. It is a critical component of overall fitness and is essential for performing everyday activities, athletic performance, and maintaining good posture and joint health.

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research A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial on the Effects of Testosterone Undecanoate Plus Dutasteride or Placebo on Muscle Strength, Body Composition, and Metabolic Profile in Transmen

7 citations , January 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

Testosterone with dutasteride improves muscle strength and body composition in trans men.

research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength

8 citations , July 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.

research Effects of Testosterone+Finasteride On Muscle After Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study

March 2023 in “Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation”

Testosterone and finasteride improve muscle strength and size after spinal cord injury.

research Corticosteroids for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

379 citations , May 2016 in “Cochrane library”

Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.

research Androgen Therapy in Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

282 citations , October 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

The Endocrine Society advised against routine testosterone therapy for women, citing a need for more research on long-term safety and a clear definition of androgen deficiency.

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community Can finasteride affect on your muscle and other things?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using finasteride topically for hair loss and concerns about potential side effects like feminization and impact on muscle growth. One person shared their experience with finasteride, indicating it increased testosterone and did not prevent them from gaining muscle or strength.

community My muscles & butt are disappearing on finas, and I’m only taking it because my hair was vanishing too. Help! Details below.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 5 years ago

A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing side effects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.

community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

in Treatment 12 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Finasteride , creatine and muscle growth

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride does not significantly affect muscle gains and can slightly increase testosterone levels. Creatine is generally considered safe to use with finasteride, though some believe it may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss.

community Fin min micro 2 years. Last pic is for proof fin doesn’t ruin your muscle gains

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 484 upvotes 3 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, ZadarskiDrake, has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years to treat hair loss. They apply minoxidil at night and have not experienced negative effects on muscle gains. They also mention using a needle pin for hair treatment.

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