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research Estrogen hormone therapy stabilizes lateral hairline in transfeminine patients: Implications for facial feminization surgery

1 citations , July 2024 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery”

In this study, older age was found to predict lateral hairline recession in TGNB AMAB individuals, while each year of feminizing hormone therapy in patients over 30 also predicted a decrease in lateral forehead length by 0.07 cm.

Hormones and Clocks: Do They Disrupt the Locks? Fluctuating Estrogen Levels During Menopausal Transition May Influence Clock Genes and Trigger Chronic Telogen Effluvium

research Hormones and clocks: do they disrupt the locks? Fluctuating estrogen levels during menopausal transition may influence clock genes and trigger chronic telogen effluvium

3 citations , May 2016 in “Dermatology Online Journal”

This review discusses chronic telogen effluvium, focusing on the potential role of hormonal fluctuations and circadian control genes, and reports no new clinical findings.

Priorities for Efficacy Trials of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy With Estrogen: Collaborative Design and Results of a Community Survey

research Priorities for efficacy trials of gender-affirming hormone therapy with estrogen: collaborative design and results of a community survey

February 2024 in “Hormones”

This study surveyed individuals seeking estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy, revealing that improving life satisfaction and femininity are top treatment goals, and highlighting the need for trials aligned with community priorities.

research Treatment of hirsutism with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and estrogen replacement therapy

19 citations , March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility”

This study found that treatment with a GnRH agonist and estrogen and progestin replacement significantly improved hirsutism scores and hair growth rates in women with polycystic ovarian disease.

Sequential Estrogen-Progestin Addition to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Suppression for the Chronic Treatment of Ovarian Hyperandrogenism: A Pilot Study

research Sequential estrogen-progestin addition to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist suppression for the chronic treatment of ovarian hyperandrogenism: a pilot study.

2 citations , December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

This study concluded that a regimen of transdermal estradiol and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate effectively reduces hirsutism while minimizing side effects in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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community Dutasteride Hormone Roller Coaster - Testosterone down, then up, then level, then estrogen up

4 upvotes 3 years ago

Dutasteride effectively stops hair loss but can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction, muscle mass changes, and testicle shrinkage. Adjusting the dosage may help manage these side effects, but long-term health effects remain a concern.

community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid

29 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced increased estrogen levels after 11 months on finasteride, leading to concerns about feminizing effects. They plan to reduce the finasteride dosage and consider using an aromatase inhibitor to manage estrogen levels.

community Check your hormones before dropping Finasteride if you are getting symptoms

59 upvotes 1 month ago

High body fat can increase estrogen levels, leading to side effects when using finasteride. Reducing body fat and checking hormone levels can help manage these side effects.

community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

1 upvotes 7 months ago

A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

community 22m hormone test - 4months fin, test 3 weeks off fin.

6 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride for 4 months without major side effects but is concerned about hormone test results showing low SHBG and high estrogen. He plans to consult a doctor and is considering alternatives like minoxidil or topical finasteride to avoid health issues.

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learn Alfatradiol

a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

Alfatradiol: What does a form of estrogen have to do with hair loss in men? Alfatradiol (17α-estradiol) is a prescription topical hormone, licensed for androgenetic alopecia in Germany but not FDA-approved. The controlled trial evidence is in women, where it produced stabilisation rather than regrowth and was outperformed by minoxidil; no comparable placebo-controlled trial in men appears to have been published.

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
Why is Estradiol used to treat hair loss in women and transgender people undergoing hormone therapy? Estradiol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair follicle health.

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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