do i need finasteride if im already taking oral spironolactone? (hrt) Transgender 6/10/2025
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.
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