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GlossaryFeminizing Hormone Therapy

involves estrogen and anti-androgens to induce female secondary sexual characteristics

Feminizing Hormone Therapy, also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for transgender women, involves the administration of estrogen and anti-androgens to induce physical changes that align an individual's secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity. This therapy can lead to breast development, redistribution of body fat, reduced muscle mass, and decreased body hair growth, among other changes.

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research The Impact of Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy on Physical Performance

July 2023 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

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 Transgender and Migraine: Impact of Hormone Therapy

7 citations , January 2019 in “Headache”

Hormone therapy may increase migraines in transgender women and decrease them in transgender men; more research is needed on migraine management in transgender individuals.

research Review of the Effects of 17α-Estradiol in Humans: A Less Feminizing Estrogen with Neuroprotective Potential

26 citations , February 2009 in “Drug Development Research”

17α-estradiol is a safe estrogen that might protect the brain and doesn't cause feminization, needing more research for treating brain diseases.

research Exploring Hormone Therapy Effects on Reproduction and Health in Transgender Individuals

1 citations , November 2023 in “Medicina”

Hormone therapy improves mental well-being in transgender individuals but requires ongoing health monitoring.

research Research Gaps in Medical Treatment of Transgender and Nonbinary People

19 citations , February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.

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community My friend is so terrified of balding, he started microdosing estrogen…

in Treatment 1484 upvotes 1 week ago

A person is microdosing estrogen for hair loss after finasteride and dutasteride failed, risking feminizing effects. Alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, or hair transplants are suggested.

community Anything stronger than DUT out there?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses seeking a stronger treatment than Dutasteride (DUT) for hair loss. Suggestions include combining DUT with RU58841, increasing DUT dosage, and using transgender hormone replacement therapy or testosterone blockers, though some options may have feminizing side effects.

community 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%

in Transgender 611 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.

community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

in Transgender 214 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.

community 4 months 5mg oral min. 3 months 1.25 mg fin. 3 months dermarolling 1x per week. 3 months Hrt.

in Is this regrowth? 15 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 5mg oral Minoxidil, 1.25mg Finasteride, weekly dermarolling, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and testosterone blockers. The user reports positive results and attributes significant improvement to HRT.

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