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    GlossaryFeminizing Hormone Therapy

    involves estrogen and anti-androgens to induce female secondary sexual characteristics

    Feminizing Hormone Therapy, also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for transgender women, involves the administration of estrogen and anti-androgens to induce physical changes that align an individual's secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity. This therapy can lead to breast development, redistribution of body fat, reduced muscle mass, and decreased body hair growth, among other changes.

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      a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

      in Transgender  779 upvotes 3 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.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

      in Transplants  40 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community Anything stronger than DUT out there?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.

      community Crazy Hair Loss Reversal! 🏳️‍⚧️💖

      in Transgender 8 months ago
      Transgender hormone therapy, including Estradiol Valerate, Spironolactone, and Progesterone Micronized, can reverse male pattern baldness and improve hair health. The user shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after transitioning from male to female.

      community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

      in Transgender  611 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.