Weaned myself off of minoxidil three months after starting HRT Transgender 5/2/2020
User stopped using minoxidil due to no growth and greasiness, but experienced hair regrowth after starting HRT with spironolactone and finasteride. Shared before and after photos, showing improvement in hair thickness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Began MTF HRT (estradiol/spironolactone) at 39. The images are about 5 months apart. I haven't started minoxidil yet as I'm waiting to see how far I can get with suppressing T alone. I'm guarded, but hopeful I won't be needing wigs eternally.
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7 months ago A transgender individual began MTF HRT with estradiol and spironolactone at 39 and is monitoring hair regrowth before starting minoxidil. They are hopeful about not needing wigs permanently.
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