research THE PEDIATRICIAN AND THE SEXUALLY ACTIVE ADOLESCENT
Pediatricians should advise sexually active teens on safe sex and STD prevention, and discuss contraceptive options and their side effects.
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research Androgens and Antiandrogens
Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.
research Pharmacology of different progestogens: the special case of drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Hyperandrogenism in Adolescent Girls
Diagnosing PCOS in teenage girls is tricky and requires careful evaluation and management.
research Diagnosis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms, regulating periods, and reducing health risks, with specific medications for fertility and metabolic issues.
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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2 / 1000+ resultscommunity Everyone seems to be looking for an antiandrogen as an add on. But what about Estradiol & its derivatives ( excluding the low concentraion alfatradiool ) being used. Anyone has an experience with this ? Anything that won't cause feminization in the process ?
The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hair loss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).
community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.
DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.
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