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    GlossarySex Reassignment Surgery (Gender Confirmation 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 r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

      in Satire  639 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

      community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.