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research Transgender health and the impact of aging and menopause

34 citations , April 2023 in “Climacteric”

This review discusses the long-term effects of gender affirming hormone therapy and reports no new clinical findings, recommending a shared decision-making approach to balance benefits and risks for transgender individuals.

research Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Care in the US Military: What Dermatologists Need to Know

July 2024 in “Cutis”

This article highlights the gap between medically necessary dermatologic gender-affirming procedures and insurance coverage for transgender and gender diverse service members in the US Military, and discusses how dermatologists can support gender-affirming care and address existing healthcare disparities.

research Evaluation of healthcare for transgender veterans

3 citations , December 2020 in “Endocrine and metabolic science”

This study found that care for transgender Veterans at VANCHCS could benefit from a more consistent, team-based approach to therapy.

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

1 citations , November 2023 in “Medicina”

This narrative review emphasizes the significant improvements in mental well-being linked to gender-affirming treatments while highlighting the need for ongoing research into hormone therapy's long-term effects and its impact on transgender individuals' reproductive health.

Do Transgender Patients Experience More Barriers in Accessing Oral Healthcare and Suffer an Increased Risk of Poor Oral Health: Can This Lead to a Lower Oral Health-Related Quality of Life?

research Do transgender patients experience more barriers in accessing oral healthcare and suffer an increased risk of poor oral health: can this lead to a lower oral health-related quality of life?

April 2023 in “BDJ Team”

This study identified that transgender patients face barriers in accessing oral healthcare, including discrimination and harassment, leading to increased stress, poorer oral health, and a diminished quality of life related to oral health.

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community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT

775 upvotes 8 months ago

A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.

community Guaranteed Way to Revive ALL Follicles. Transition, and then Transition Back & Maintain (for Men)

250 upvotes 1 year ago

Transitioning genders humorously suggested for hair regrowth, noting some transgender individuals experience this. Discusses treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and hormone therapy, but advises against transitioning solely for hair regrowth.

community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

303 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

community 10 months on fin and hairline destroyed.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 46 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced severe hair shedding and hairline recession after 10 months on finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil.

community 100 Day Progress & Managing Realistic Expectations (FTM 24)

99 upvotes 9 months ago

A trans man experiencing hair loss after starting testosterone treatment has seen positive results using topical minoxidil and finasteride, though his hair remains thin. He is considering continuing his current treatment and exploring additional options like microneedling and Breezula, while acknowledging the impact of testosterone on hair loss.

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learn Estradiol

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 Follistatin

Is follistatin safe for use in women or transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy? No study has tested follistatin in women or transgender people on hormone therapy, and it has no approved human use or established dose; the one relevant signal, from a 2023 randomized study in adolescents with PCOS, links higher follistatin to less favourable metabolic markers, so the published evidence does not support using it in this group.

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