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a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
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5 / 127 resultsresearch Body composition and physical fitness in transgender versus cisgender individuals: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Transgender women have similar fitness to cisgender women, while transgender men have higher fat and lower strength than cisgender men; hormone therapy affects body composition and strength.
research Effect of testosterone on chests and abdomens of transgender men
Testosterone increases hair growth and acne in transgender men.
research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance
Gender-affirming hormone therapy improves physical performance in trans men to the level of cisgender men, while in trans women, it increases fat mass and decreases muscle mass, with no advantage in physical performance after 2 years.
research Progesterone in gender-affirming therapy of trans women
Progesterone may help trans women with breast development and health, but more research is needed.
research Androgenetic Alopecia Incidence in Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study
Transgender patients on masculinizing hormones have higher hair loss rates than cisgender women.
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5 / 17 resultscommunity (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT
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 (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT
A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.
community I'm a tressless woman who's ready to call it quits.
A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.
community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?
The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.
community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline
OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.