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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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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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research Ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens during a woman's life span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research No metabolic impact of surgical normalization of hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women with ovarian androgen-secreting tumours
Surgery to lower high testosterone in postmenopausal women with certain ovarian tumors doesn't significantly affect their metabolism.
research Menopausal Androgen Excess - Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risk: Clues for Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumour (Case Report and Mini-Review of Literature)
High androgen levels in postmenopausal women may suggest an ovarian tumor, and removing it can improve heart and metabolic health.
research [Androgenic alopecia revealing an androgen secreting ovarian tumor].
An 80-year-old woman's severe hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting ovarian tumor.
research Clinical Case Seminar: Postmenopausal androgen excess-challenges in diagnostic work-up and management of ovarian thecosis
The conclusion is that removing both ovaries is the best treatment for excess male hormones in postmenopausal women, with medication as another option, and managing insulin resistance is important for diagnosis and treatment.
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5 / 19 resultscommunity Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.
A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.
community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
community Interesting new publication suggesting that MPB should be assessed as a early warning sign for type-2 diabetes.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.