Propecia and HRT

[Galyo]

Hello girls,

I have a question about propecia and transitioning using HRT.

I've been using propecia for about two years now, and it's been working pretty great. My hair doesn't thin out anymore and it feels and looks full again. However, I was wondering what happens if you start to take hormones. Do you have to combine the propecia with the HRT medicine? How about if you're "done" transitioning? Would you still need to take propecia once a day like you would as a male? It would be terrible to have your hair thinning again after that point.

In my mind, it makes sense that you can stop taking propecia after doing HRT, since your body has adapted to the estrogen (seeing as it is commonly believed that a high level of testosterone is the main cause of male pattern baldness). But I'm obviously no doctor so I don't know!

I'm curious to know if people have any experience with this.

[Hikari]

Many girls take Propecia/proscar (Finasteride) or Avodart (Dutasteride) as part of their HRT regimen with no complications, however you would have to talk to your doctor to ensure there are no complications by taking whatever the regimen you get alongside one of these medications as well as what dosage is appropriate.

As for being "done" transitioning, I think that would vary in particular circumstances. My doctor told me some girls post SRS still have higher levels of DHT than cisgender woman (which would be what Finasteride combats) but, that some don't.

[Galyo]

Hmm, that's interesting. Is there any way to figure out if you still need propecia by that time?

[JennX]

Hmm, that's interesting. Is there any way to figure out if you still need propecia by that time?

Have your DHT level tested. Simple. It should be at or near 0.

[KayXo]

Some take a small dose for a lifetime, those usually very sensitive to the effect of DHT on their scalp hair due to genetic predispositions.

[Galyo]

Some take a small dose for a lifetime, those usually very sensitive to the effect of DHT on their scalp hair due to genetic predispositions.

Hmm. It always comes down to genetics.

I hope I'm lucky with my genetics so I don't have to continue taking Propecia after or during transitioning. Either that, or that the Propecia becomes part of the hormone therapy so my insurance will cover it, because Propecia by itself is very expensive (although I do think it is worth it).

[Talpo]

Hmm. It always comes down to genetics.

I hope I'm lucky with my genetics so I don't have to continue taking Propecia after or during transitioning. Either that, or that the Propecia becomes part of the hormone therapy so my insurance will cover it, because Propecia by itself is very expensive (although I do think it is worth it).

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[KayXo]

A study has shown that a very small dose of propecia is just as effective as higher doses. This way, you could cut costs substantially.

I can send you the study and you can share this with your doctor, suggesting you take a smaller dose.

[Deniz]

A study has shown that a very small dose of propecia is just as effective as higher doses. This way, you could cut costs substantially.

I can send you the study and you can share this with your doctor, suggesting you take a smaller dose.

Hello KayXo

Can you post the link to the study please?

[KayXo]

Link sent to you privately.

[Galyo]

I wasn't expecting this topic to get bumped, but I might as well use this occasion to say that I've switched from Propecia to regular (brand-less) finasteride. The reason is that according to the pharmacy, finasteride in the form of tablets have become open market, whereas previously it was apparently patented by the Propecia brand.

Besides the name, nothing has changed. The dosage and ingredients are all the same, but the regular finasteride tablets are significantly cheaper.