After about 3 months of 2mg Estradiol (Sublingual) and 2.5mg Minox (Oral) daily Progress Pictures 11/18/2025
A person transitioning is using 2mg sublingual estradiol and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for hair regrowth, noting significant progress in three months. They plan to increase estrogen dosage and consider adding dutasteride, discussing the effects and challenges of transitioning.
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