21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT
    Transgender 4/30/2024

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 21 months
    💉 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (injections) 200mg spiro, 4mg estrogen daily 21 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg daily since August or September of last year
    💉 Leuprorelin acetate (Lupron/Enantone) (injections) 3-monthly
    💊 Progesterone (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.
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