Do I need hair transplants or will HRT come to my rescue?

[Megan.]

Hi all. I'm very conscious I've not got much on top right now, it's there but very thin. I've been taking Min and Fin for a year now and they seem to have stopped the loss, and I've had some minimal re-growth. I've seen many on here comment on how much regrowth they get once on a full transition dose. I'm currently leaning toward getting some FUE transplants now, while I'm still pre-everything. I know YMMV with HRT but given the current state of my hair, can I ask opinions if I should go with the transplants or leave it, and roll the HRT dice?

Thanks in advance, Megan.

[Autumnleaf]

I think that you're going to need a transplant because it seems like your hair loss is a bit advanced.  Being on HRT, I've noticed quite a bit of growth but not enough for all of my hair to have grown back.

Although people don't notice it, I have some thinning in certain areas that makes me feel very self conscious at times.  In fact, I'm getting FUE done in a few months. 

If you're planning on getting transplants, here is a helpful site to help you determine where you want to go. http://www.iahrs.org/hair-transplant/

Hope this helps!

[Megan.]

Thanks Autumnleaf, this was my feeling, but I felt a sense-check before I spend a bunch of money was a good idea. I'm going to get myself booked into a clinic and get the ball rolling. I'll start a separate thread on my experience for those who might be interested. I've seen a small number of clinics that offer FUE without having to cut your hair, but most tend to give you a close buzz cut, the growing-out will have to start all over again

[KarynMcD]

I had some areas near my temples that were completely gone for a number of years, that are growing back.
It was about six months before I noticed, but it's doing ok.

You might be ok. Give the hormones some time.

[Megan.]

KarinMcD, thanks for the positive news. My hairline isn't too bad, some receeding, but I do think the HRT will help with that. I'll probably keep the transplants focused on my crown, if I can get a passable density there, I reckon I'll be in a good place.

[Ms Grace]

It may eventually fill in but would probably take several years and even then the new hair would be very fine like baby hair and not all that great. A good wig can be a great and cheaper solution.

[Dani]

I have been in finasteride for several years now and my thinning hair has stopped thinning and has slightly recovered with a fine but fully acceptable medium length hair.

If you want longer hair, like I do, look into hair transplanting from the sides of your head to the top. This is on my To Do list, but not a high priority item.