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alli 10.10.2007, 09:48	Question about proscar / propecia (PCOS & Hair Loss) Post reply
	There is something I just don't understand about proscar / propecia. If women naturally have much less testosterone than men, and therefore would produce less DHT than men - why do women need a higher dose of proscar? It doesn't make sense to me. Any thoughts? alli is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
salis 10.10.2007, 14:46 @ alli	Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	» There is something I just don't understand about proscar / propecia. If » women naturally have much less testosterone than men, and therefore would » produce less DHT than men - why do women need a higher dose of proscar? It » doesn't make sense to me. Any thoughts? Never quite understood that myself either Alli. Ive read that by i think its always stemmed for people talking about it rather than any evidence. There are however research papers (based on small numbers) using at least 2.5 mg of finasteride with other things. May be it comes from that. ive just started on 1.25mg but am thinking of upping it to 2.5 but a bit scared. salis is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
mauri 10.10.2007, 14:55 @ salis	To SALIS. Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	Any side effects Salis? Such as increased shedding? Mauri mauri is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
salis 10.10.2007, 15:05 @ mauri	To SALIS. Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	» Any side effects Salis? Such as increased shedding? » Mauri Only been on it for a couple of weeks not mauri so too early to say. Will keep everyone informed. So need it to work. salis is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
V 10.10.2007, 15:31 @ alli	Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	There is something I just don't understand about proscar / propecia. If women naturally have much less testosterone than men, and therefore would produce less DHT than men - why do women need a higher dose of proscar? It doesn't make sense to me. Any thoughts? Post reply It's not that we have so much less, eeven though we do, it's that we have such a sensitivity to the small amount we do have so it takes even more to overcome that sensitivity. V is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
mauri 11.10.2007, 05:56 @ salis	To SALIS. Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	I definitely understand what you mean. Dr. Redmond prescribed it(finasteride 2.5mg) for me in case there were underlying DHT issues along with my estrogen drop. I am in peri. After I up'd the estrogen two weeks ago my hair has felt noticeably better and the shed has slowed in half to about 70 hairs. I am giving it another week or so to see if it stops. If not I may have to use the proscar as well. He said sometimes there can be very subtle testosterone issues even with estrogen problems. I am wondering if I will begin to grow any of it back again over the next few months. Mauri mauri is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO
HairSite Admin 09.05.2008, 22:15 @ V	Question about proscar / propecia Post reply
	What 'V' says is true - Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1998 Mar-Apr;43(2):91-7 Androgens and women's health Androgenic disorders are those conditions in women characterized by excessive androgen action. They are the most common endocrinopathy of women, affecting from 10% to 20%. Signs are: persistent acne, hirsutism and androgenic alopecia, which is the female equivalent of male pattern baldness. A subgroup, those traditionally labeled as having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), additionally have anovulation, as well as menstrual abnormalities and, often, obesity. Although women with androgenic disorders usually present themselves for help with the skin or menstrual changes, there are other important implications regarding their health. Women with PCOS have varying degrees of insulin resistance, and an increased incidence of Type II diabetes mellitus, as well as unfavorable lipid patterns. The presence of these risk factors is suggested by upper segment obesity, darkening of the skin, and the other skin changes that make up acanthosis nigricans. Diagnosis involves measurement of circulating androgens (of which free testosterone is most important), together with prolactin and FSH when menstrual dysfunction is present. Many women with androgenic skin changes have normal serum androgen levels, suggesting increased end organ sensitivity to androgens. Others have hyperandrogenism (of ovarian or adrenal origin). Treatment is usually successful in controlling acne, reducing hirsutism and stabilizing, or partially reversing, androgenic alopecia. Pharmacological approaches involve suppressing androgen levels, for example, the use of an appropriate oral contraceptive, or antagonizing androgen action with several medications that have this activity. Unfortunately, most women with androgenic disorders are frustrated in their efforts to obtain medical help. Understanding androgenic disorders will enable the physician to significantly help the majority of women with these conditions. » There is something I just don't understand about proscar / propecia. If » women naturally have much less testosterone than men, and therefore would » produce less DHT than men - why do women need a higher dose of proscar? It » doesn't make sense to me. Any thoughts? » » Post reply » » It's not that we have so much less, eeven though we do, it's that we have » such a sensitivity to the small amount we do have so it takes even more to » overcome that sensitivity. HairSite Admin is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- I offer research assistance for HairSite. email: hairsite@aol.com for free consultations ===================================== reminder: 1. FREE Hair Replacement System Worldwide