Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Ellement_of_Freedom on December 07, 2016, 02:52:47 AM Return to Full Version
Title: HRT and hair
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on December 07, 2016, 02:52:47 AM
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on December 07, 2016, 02:52:47 AM
So, I was expecting my body hair to soften and hopefully thin out upon starting HRT.
Well recently I've noticed the hair on my stomach/abdomen is suddenly thickening?! I have always been perfectly smooth in that area (pre-HRT)!
My T levels are at 0 according to my last blood results... so does estrogen cause hair to thicken in places? I really didn't expect this. Someone please tell me it's a temporary thing.
Well recently I've noticed the hair on my stomach/abdomen is suddenly thickening?! I have always been perfectly smooth in that area (pre-HRT)!
My T levels are at 0 according to my last blood results... so does estrogen cause hair to thicken in places? I really didn't expect this. Someone please tell me it's a temporary thing.
Title: Re: HRT and hair
Post by: kelly_aus on December 07, 2016, 06:10:09 AM
Post by: kelly_aus on December 07, 2016, 06:10:09 AM
A T level of zero really needs some attention - it's way too low. Mind you, your doc should have picked up on that.
I found that in order to have my body hair revert to female normal, I had to wax it all a couple of times..
I found that in order to have my body hair revert to female normal, I had to wax it all a couple of times..
Title: Re: HRT and hair
Post by: KayXo on December 07, 2016, 08:15:39 AM
Post by: KayXo on December 07, 2016, 08:15:39 AM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on December 07, 2016, 02:52:47 AM
so does estrogen cause hair to thicken in places?
No, expect on the scalp. What hormones/drugs are you taking, please don't mention doses. What exactly is your T level, please indicate units (ng/dl, ng/ml, nmol/L).
Title: Re: HRT and hair
Post by: Artesia on December 08, 2016, 06:32:26 AM
Post by: Artesia on December 08, 2016, 06:32:26 AM
It may be an illusion. I thought the same thing. I just assumed it was my hair getting darker and skin a bit softer.