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GlossarySex Reassignment Surgery

medical procedure altering physical sex characteristics to match gender identity

Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), also known as Gender Confirmation Surgery or Gender Affirmation Surgery, is a medical procedure that alters a person's physical sex characteristics to align with their gender identity. This can involve surgeries such as vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, or mastectomy, depending on the individual's needs and goals. The procedure is often part of a broader transition process that may include hormone therapy and other treatments.

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community Extreme regimen and still miniaturized hairs. AGA is just impossible to beat.

in Insane 29 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's extreme regimen for hair loss, which includes taking oral and topical medications such as minoxidil, dutasteride, cyproterone acetate and bicalutamide, but still experiencing miniaturization. Suggestions were made to try other treatments such as RU58841 and Pyrilutamide, while also considering mental health treatment and advice on lookmaxxing.

community Had a rough week. What to do now?

in Treatment 36 upvotes 4 months ago

The user had a rough week after being told they couldn't get a hair transplant due to insufficient donor area and worsening balding. They were advised to increase their oral Minoxidil dosage and consider switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride.

community How are you managing sex life when applying to topical minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 99 upvotes 1 year ago

User asks how to manage sex life while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. Responses suggest various strategies, including using finasteride, applying minoxidil before or after sex, and avoiding certain positions.

community Dutasteride Users – How is your Sex life?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 2 years ago

The effects of taking Dutasteride on sex life and other people's experiences with it, as well as advice from a medical professional.

community Actor Jacob Batalon, 26, has a receding hairline. I thought it was pretty cool to see a younger actor being successful, despite dealing with hair loss. His most well known role is Ned Leeds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and he is currently the CEO of Sex.

in Satire 498 upvotes 1 year ago

Actor Jacob Batalon's receding hairline and how it is a sign of his success despite dealing with hair loss, with some people suggesting he may be using treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride to manage it.

community I don’t believe that Pyri doesn’t go systemic.

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced hair thickening with pyri but also side effects like reduced sex drive. Stopping pyri and returning to CB restored sex drive, suggesting pyri may go systemic or be incorrectly formulated.

community 4 months topical minoxidil + 2 months finasteride

in Minoxidil 132 upvotes 1 month ago

Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effectively promoting hair growth with minimal side effects, such as no impact on sex drive. Users report positive results and reduced hair shedding, with some using a combination of topical foam containing both minoxidil and finasteride.

community I can't believe what I'm seeing (aged 31, NW1, diffuse thinning, nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF, exact same haircuts 6 months apart)

in Is this regrowth? 94 upvotes 6 months ago

A 31-year-old with diffuse thinning experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly 5 months on Finasteride 0.75mg MWF. Despite initial side effects like testicle pain and reduced sex drive, these issues resolved, and positive effects included reduced nighttime urination and scalp itching.

community Fin is working; I’m just now noticing

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 109 upvotes 8 months ago

The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.

community I am horny as hell due to fin.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 225 upvotes 11 months ago

Some individuals taking finasteride for hair loss report increased libido and frequent masturbation, with no immediate hair regrowth but darker hair appearance. A dermatologist explains that finasteride may raise testosterone levels temporarily, which could lead to increased sex drive in some people.

community What factors cause more regrowth for MTF people with hormone replacement therapy?

in Transgender 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair regrowth in transfems is more effective due to hormonal changes, specifically estrogen, which keeps hair in growth phase longer. Treatments mentioned include anti-androgens, sex hormones, and DHT blockers like finasteride.

community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

in Chat 14 upvotes 2 years ago

A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

community 26M Baseline blood work done before Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 3 years ago

A person considering finasteride for hair loss checked their hormone levels before starting treatment. They are concerned about the potential increase in estradiol and its effects, as well as the impact on their sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and free testosterone levels.

community People with ALOT of shedding on Finastride : My 1.5 year thoughts and UPDATE

in Update 36 upvotes 3 years ago

The user experienced continuous hair shedding for 16 months while on finasteride, with periods of improvement. They also used T Gel shampoo and noticed a reduction in hair loss symptoms after 18 months, including the return of their sex drive and normal hair texture.

community Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil) gave me achy balls, but seems to work

in Treatment 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, focusing on Fluridil/Topilutamide (Eucapil), Finasteride and RU58841 (Alfatradiol). The user reported that the Fluridil seemed to work well but had side effects of testicle ache, decreased mood and sex drive.

community 10 weeks results, minox+1mg fin M25

in Finasteride 33 upvotes 6 years ago

A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairline definition.

community 26 yo female with androgenetic alopecia - worried about spiro side effects and effectiveness

in Female 10 upvotes 7 years ago

A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hair loss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.

community What happens to the excess testosterone after using dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 23 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing side effects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and side effects like gyno or increased sex drive.

community 7 month progress - Thank you to this community!

in Progress Pictures 409 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old used 1.25mg finasteride and minoxidil twice daily for hair regrowth, reducing finasteride to 5 times a week since September. He also started using Nizoral for dandruff, noticed an increased appetite, and experienced a temporary change in sex drive.

community 4 months on Finasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 409 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, who had been experiencing hair loss, started using 1mg of finasteride and 6% minoxidil twice a day. After 4 months, they are pleased with the progress and have noticed thicker hair on top. They also mentioned using a retinoid cream and SPF for anti-aging purposes. No side effects were reported, and the user's sex drive increased after the first month.

community Ejaculation & balding: NoFap has helped me stop my hair loss [case study]

37 upvotes 7 years ago

The user claims NoFap (abstaining from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm) helped stop their hair loss. Others argue that hair loss is primarily due to genetics and DHT, which can be managed with finasteride.

community Topical Dutasteride - DHT Levels

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 7 months ago

A user reported using a topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and other ingredients, noting a significant drop in DHT levels and a smaller decrease in testosterone after three months. They also mentioned microneedling, feeling fine with unchanged or increased libido, and taking Cialis as a preventative measure for performance issues.

community Stemoxydine used for shortening the ugly duckling phase after HT?

in Transplants 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about whether stemoxydine can shorten the dormant phase after a hair transplant, known as the ugly duckling phase. There is skepticism about whether it actually works as claimed.

community Started war against AGA, who’s gonna win ?

in Minoxidil 123 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, with users debating their effectiveness and side effects. Despite the treatments, many believe androgenetic alopecia (AGA) ultimately prevails in the long term.

community 1 Year on just Fin 1mg 3 times/week

in Progress Pictures 845 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their one-year progress using finasteride 1mg three times a week, starting at age 25, with noticeable regrowth after three months and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and dutasteride, noting varying results and side effects.

community 5 Months Finasteride 2.5mg oral Minoxil

in Progress Pictures 86 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about someone's progress after using 2.5mg of oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over six months. Commenters are congratulating the individual on their successful hair regrowth.

community Topical spironolactone - anti androgen

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 2 years ago

User asks about topical spironolactone experience. Two studies show it as promising anti-androgen treatment, with 5% cream available on Minoxidilmax website.

community My history with androgenetic alopecia, experience with treatments, side effects, current treatment, etc

in Treatment 5 upvotes 2 years ago

User discussed hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. They talked about side effects, effectiveness, and their current plan using low-dosage Finasteride and Dutasteride.

community The hardest hair protocol ever!

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

in Treatment 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.