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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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      community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

      in Transgender  755 upvotes 1 week 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.

      community High Estrogen causing hair loss?

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 24-year-old male using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing thinning despite treatment and has high estrogen levels. He is seeking advice on whether high estrogen could be causing hair loss and how others with high estrogen levels have addressed it.

      community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  72 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.