Can the men's 5% minoxidil hair care products be used by women safely, or are there risks?

The main reason the FDA has not approved the higher concentration of minoxidil for women is due to the possibility of birth defects or other reproductive harm.  This risk has not been identified for men, only women of childbearing age.

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  • What if you are way beyond child bearing age; is it safe then to use the higher dose and does that does work faster.

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