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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Side-effects and possible complications of oral contraceptive drugs.
Oral contraceptives can cause nausea, headaches, mood changes, and other side effects, especially early on.
research Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women
Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
research Drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives
Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
research Acute Encephalomyelitis Syndromes Associated with H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations; Erythema Multiforme Secondary to H1N1 Vaccine; Cytolytic Hepatitis Possibly Related to Oral Contraceptives; Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Associated with Lamotrigine: First Report; Behavioral Disinhibition with Baclofen; Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair; Delayed-Onset Mirtazapine-Related Leukopenia
Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!
A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.
community An argument for why we should take topical Dutasteride seriously
Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.
community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains
Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.
community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min
A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.