Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Stephanie.Izann on April 15, 2011, 04:05:21 PM Return to Full Version
Title: PROSCAR??? ANTI-ANDROGENS???
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on April 15, 2011, 04:05:21 PM
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on April 15, 2011, 04:05:21 PM
Just wanted to know if any of you are taking these with your or part of your HRT? I am thinking of getting on one on top of the Spiro and E.
Title: Re: PROSCAR??? ANTI-ANDROGENS???
Post by: girl_ashley on April 15, 2011, 04:08:53 PM
Post by: girl_ashley on April 15, 2011, 04:08:53 PM
I would look at your latest blood test results. If your Testosterone levels are within normal cis female ranges, then no need to be taking another anti-androgen.
Title: Re: PROSCAR??? ANTI-ANDROGENS???
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on April 15, 2011, 04:30:17 PM
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on April 15, 2011, 04:30:17 PM
Good to know. I am heading back to the doctor in a month or so to get some more blood tests. I guess I am just anxious for more changes. It can never happen fast enough. ;D
Title: Re: PROSCAR??? ANTI-ANDROGENS???
Post by: Epigania on April 15, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
Post by: Epigania on April 15, 2011, 05:41:30 PM
I use finasteride on top of the spiro and E ...
Girl_Ashley is correct, you may not need it if your T is low. I continue to take it to ensure no hairloss.
Girl_Ashley is correct, you may not need it if your T is low. I continue to take it to ensure no hairloss.