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GlossaryEstrogen Therapy

administration of estrogen hormones to alleviate menopause symptoms

Estrogen Therapy, also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT), involves the administration of estrogen hormones to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and osteoporosis. It can also be used in cases of estrogen deficiency due to other medical conditions. This therapy helps to restore hormone levels, thereby improving quality of life and reducing the risk of certain long-term health issues.

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research Topical Estrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Menopausal Females

22 citations , January 2004 in “Dermatology”

Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.

research Treatment of hirsutism with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and estrogen replacement therapy

19 citations , March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility”

The combination therapy reduced hirsutism in women with PCOD and was well-tolerated.

research Hair regrowth in a male patient with extensive androgenetic alopecia on estrogen therapy

18 citations , August 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.

research Estrogen deprivation effects of endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: Incidence, management and outcome

7 citations , September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews”

Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.

research Estrogen hormone therapy stabilizes lateral hairline in transfeminine patients: Implications for facial feminization surgery

1 citations , July 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery”

Estrogen therapy can help stabilize the hairline in transfeminine individuals.

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community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?

in Transgender 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.

community 9 months fin/dut + topical min + estrogen. Doing a happy dance!

in Progress Pictures 147 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth using finasteride, dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and estrogen over nine months. The user, who is male-to-female (mtf), reports significant regrowth and no side effects beyond typical hormone replacement therapy effects.

community do i need finasteride if im already taking oral spironolactone? (hrt)

in Transgender 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about managing hair loss while on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. The user considers adding finasteride but decides to wait and see the effects of the current treatment.

community 9 months on Finasteride 1,25mg + HRT

in Transgender 15 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the results of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and finasteride for hair loss, and switching from finasteride to bicalutamide as an anti-androgen treatment. The user shared before and after photos to discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.

community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

in Transgender 783 upvotes 6 months ago

A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

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