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 monitoringprotocols recommended for safety and effectiveness.
2295 citations,
August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism”
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hair loss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
Finding acceptance of hair loss through psychedelics, and the potential benefits of shrooms. Discussions include sharing experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, nutrafol, laser therapy, micro needling, as well as mental health concerns such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and self-esteem.