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GlossarySteroid Metabolism

process of breaking down and converting steroid hormones

Steroid metabolism refers to the process by which the body breaks down and converts steroid hormones, such as cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen, into other substances. This involves a series of biochemical reactions primarily in the liver, where enzymes modify the steroid molecules to make them more water-soluble, allowing for their excretion through urine or bile. Understanding steroid metabolism is crucial for both diagnosing and treating conditions related to hormone imbalances and for the development of steroid-based medications.

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Machine Learning-Based Steroid Metabolome Analysis in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals Three Distinct Androgen Excess Subtypes With Different Metabolic Risk Profiles

research OR20-01 Machine Learning-based Steroid Metabolome Analysis In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Reveals Three Distinct Androgen Excess Subtypes With Different Metabolic Risk Profiles.

October 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Machine learning identified three unique subtypes of androgen excess in women with PCOS, each with different metabolic risks.

research Untargeted metabolomics and steroid signatures in urine of male pattern baldness patients after finasteride treatment for a year

February 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.

research Untargeted Metabolomics and Steroid Signatures in Urine of Male Pattern Baldness Patients after Finasteride Treatment for a Year

8 citations , March 2020 in “Metabolites”

Finasteride treatment changes urine metabolomics and steroid signatures, potentially monitoring effectiveness but may cause sexual side effects.

research Untargeted metabolomics and steroid signatures in urine of male pattern baldness patients after finasteride treatment for a year

March 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Finasteride treatment changes certain urine metabolites in male pattern baldness patients.

research 28108 Untargeted metabolomics and steroid signatures in urine of male pattern baldness patients after finasteride treatment for a year

August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride treatment changes hormone levels in male pattern baldness patients.

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community How to Keep Your Hair on Steroids

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

To minimize hair loss while using steroids, use finasteride or dutasteride and apply topical anti-androgens like RU58841. Avoid high doses of hair-toxic steroids; prefer testosterone, nandrolone, and boldenone.

community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

community My hair after 3 steroid cycles

in Progress Pictures 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair progress after three steroid cycles, using 5% minoxidil and 100mg RU58841 daily. They are considering a hair transplant due to paranoia about shedding.

community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol

in Satire 353 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 286 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

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