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    GlossaryGender Dysphoria

    feeling distress due to a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex

    Gender Dysphoria is a psychological condition where an individual experiences significant distress or discomfort because their gender identity does not align with their assigned sex at birth. This condition, also known as gender incongruence, can lead to emotional and mental health challenges, and often requires a combination of psychological support, social transition, and sometimes medical interventions to alleviate the distress.

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      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

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

      in Transgender  611 upvotes 1 month 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 Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

      in Transgender  721 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

      community Progress: 1 year mtf hrt, 9 months Min/Fin

      in Transgender  118 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after one year on male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and nine months using minoxidil and finasteride. They noted a reduction in body hair and attributed much of the hair regrowth to the addition of minoxidil.