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research Effects of pre- and post-pubertal dihydrotestosterone treatment on penile length in 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency

13 citations , January 2019 in “Endocrine journal”

Dihydrotestosterone treatment can help penis growth in boys with 5α-reductase deficiency but doesn't fully normalize size after puberty.

The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth

research The effects of oestrogens on linear bone growth

11 citations , July 2001 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS”

Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.

research Managing Dermatologic Effects of Gender-Affirming Therapy in Transgender Adolescents

1 citations , October 2022 in “Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics”

Gender-affirming therapy can cause skin issues like acne and hair loss in transgender adolescents, and more research is needed on its dermatological effects.

research Mixed “Antiandrogenic” Chemicals at Low Individual Doses Produce Reproductive Tract Malformations in the Male Rat

49 citations , March 2018 in “Toxicological sciences”

Low doses of mixed chemicals cause permanent reproductive malformations in male rats.

Post-Screening Follow-Up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on Putative Prostate Cancer Risk Factors: Vitamin and Mineral Use, Male Pattern Baldness, Pubertal Development, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use

research Postscreening follow-up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on putative prostate cancer risk factors: vitamin and mineral use, male pattern baldness, pubertal development and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use

29 citations , February 2016 in “Scandinavian journal of urology”

Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.

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community Dutasteride is way more effective than Finasteride (Study)

in Research/Science 184 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride for hair loss, with similar safety profiles. Individual responses vary, and factors like Minoxidil use and age differences may influence results.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 4 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community Impressed by the progress but think it’s time to go for the transplant?

in Progress Pictures 288 upvotes 2 years ago

The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.

community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

in Research/Science 109 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

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