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GlossaryHormone Therapy

involves administering hormones to correct or modify imbalances

Hormone Therapy (HT), also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Endocrine Therapy, involves the administration of hormones to correct or modify hormonal imbalances in the body. It is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of menopause, treat hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer, and support gender transition in transgender individuals by aligning their physical characteristics with their gender identity.

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research Endocrine Treatment of Transsexual Persons: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

855 citations, June 2009 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism”

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

research Transgender Health Simplified: A Concise Guide to the Gynecologist

August 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics”

Gynecologists should learn about transgender care to provide the best service.

research Recommendations for Endocrine Treatment of Patients with Gender Dysphoria

10 citations, May 2009 in “Sexual and Relationship Therapy”

The document concludes that hormone therapy is essential for treating gender dysphoria, with specific drugs and monitoring protocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.

research Transsexualism

January 2012 in “S. Karger AG eBooks”

The document concludes that transsexual individuals often experience improved quality of life after transitioning, despite higher risks of psychiatric issues and mortality.

research Provision of Patient-Centered Transgender Care

23 citations, October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health”

The document concludes that health care providers should offer culturally competent care and more research is needed to improve health outcomes for transgender individuals.

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community Nandrolone Replacement Therapy

in Treatment 41 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses starting nandrolone replacement therapy to stop hair loss and improve hair health, noting its benefits over finasteride. They report halted hair loss, improved skin, increased muscle, and a calm mood after three weeks.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community HMI 115 Phase 2 - Leaked pics from Discord

in Research/Science 362 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses HMI 115, a new hair loss treatment with promising results, showing a significant increase in hair density after two months. Some users are skeptical, while others are hopeful for its release and potential affordability.

community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

in Microneedling 151 upvotes 2 months ago

Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.

community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.

in Research/Science 119 upvotes 2 months ago

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

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