I've read much of the HRT forum and haven't seen the following asked, so here goes:

1.  Does HRT affect hair replacement therapy aversely? and
2.  There have been several comments about the effects of HRT on body hair.  On one hand, some have mentioned that body hair will thin due to HRT, thus not requiring other methods of removal.  However, one person told me should body hair removal prove necessary, it will be less effective once you're on HRT for a time.  When should one consider this procedure?

Jaclyn

Keep in mind I am certainly no expert...

1. Part of HRT is the blocking/rendering ineffective of certain male juices. One of those in particular is responsible for male pattern baldness. Generally speaking HRT is good for hair, however I am unfamiliar with hair replacement therapy.
2. I am really not sure at all.

Medically speaking it depends on the type of hair replacement therapy your undergoing. For instance the only one Im sure of is the strand by strand method where they take follics from another part of your body and implant them in your scalp ( i forget the medical name for the procedure) these receptors would actually p\u on the female Hormone and thus enhance your results. Only the doctor administering the therapy would know for sure.

Secondly, It varies from individual to individual HRT works differently for everyone based on several factors like age, naturally hormone counts, metabalism, genes etc. If your serious I would start on an area that in general (and I am painting with a very large brush here) tends to remain an issue for most TS's The facial area the receptors there seems to thrive more of DHT (the potent form of testerone) then other areas of the body once you've start HRT you will find in what areas you need electrolyis on based on the effects of the hormones on you

But As Kimberly stated so accuratly I am certainly no expert either!

Chynna

HRT helps with the effects of hair replacement.  It helps eliminate DHT or Dihydrotestosterone which is the cause of male pattern baldness.  There are some hair restoration products that should not be used with certain regiments of HRT and you should talk with your doctor about that. By the way, moving one or more hairshafts to a different location on your head is called hair transplants. 

I myself am having the small area where I had receding hair start growing back just from being on HRT.  I was originally considering transplants until this happened.  I think I won't need them at this point.

HRT is known to reduce body hair and in some cases eliminate it altogether.  If it is only reduced, then it usually grows in finer andlighter and hair removal techniques such as laser may not be as effective.  But then again, finer hair may be acceptable.

Also, HRT does not get rid of facial hair.

Melissa

Has anyone recuded body hair after beeing on HRT? Breast HANDS Butt?

I have had body hair reduction on HRT.  I had a lot of extremely coarse hair covering pretty much everything.  I used an epilator to remove it, but it would regrow so fast that I had to do it twice a week.  It took about 5 months on HRT to see any change in body hair.  It is less dense and incredibly less coarse.  Now at 9 months on hrt.  Also, the hair is mostly white and colorless now.  It still grows longer than a natal woman's body hair.  However I now only need to epilate every other week.  I'm sure the follicles are still changing as time moves on.  Best I can say is have patience.  Hair was one of my major areas of dysphoria.

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Quote from: RUBYYY on March 31, 2017, 06:25:43 AM
Has anyone recuded body hair after beeing on HRT? Breast HANDS Butt?

Yes, me and many others. Don't forget legs as well.

Everything below my neck except for pubic area has lost much of the body hair  from pre-HRT days.

It took time to really see a difference but I also think my high levels of E had something to do with it. My T is very low too, less than 10 ng/dl. I rarely have to shave anymore whereas before it used to be a weekly thing to keep things clean.

Quote from: Dani on March 31, 2017, 09:12:29 AM
Yes, me and many others. Don't forget legs as well.

Everything below my neck except for pubic area has lost much of the body hair  from pre-HRT days.

Mine too.  I wasn't super hairy to begin with but now I can go months without shaving my legs without any hair being visible.


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OOOOO my girls that is wonderful to read
Cuz i cant afford anymore to spend the money for body laser cuz i have to save it for ffs etc plus face laser cost me allready a lot..
So i though is it not a trow away money if i pay so much body body laser and in the end the hair will anyway go away cause of HRT

I've noticed some changes after 4 months on HRT to my body hair....my arms and legs are lighter and thinner. 

As for removal, well my wife and 2 daughters remind me....they have to do their legs and armpits, and they are ciswomen.  So, I shouldn't complain about shaving a few body parts from time to time... 

I'm interested to know when body hair starts to go away or not regrow or what ever. 

I know YMMV but I'd like to know when it happened for others. 

Basically I want to know when I won't have to shave my boobies any more.

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For me hair reduction happened pretty quickly, during the first year. 

A few years ago I did DIY HRT with no blockers, only E.  for the most part the hair that went away never came back, even after several years of no HRT and with high T.


Conform and be dull. —James Frank Dobie, The Voice of the Coyote

I had electrolysis done to remove hair around chest and abdominal areas. It took about a year. No regrowth.

Quote from: TonyaW on April 29, 2017, 08:04:48 AM
I'm interested to know when body hair starts to go away or not regrow or what ever. 

I know YMMV but I'd like to know when it happened for others. 

Basically I want to know when I won't have to shave my boobies any more.

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I'm with you Tonya. I read this thread saying yeah yeah, patience girls, hrt may help and yes you'll probably need electrolysis for the face and shave your legs etc until I read your post about shaving your boobs. I realized that this really struck a chord with me. I HATE hair on my boobs, especially the ones ringing my nipples!  I don't have a lot of body hair issues as my was light colored, mostly not long or  concentrated. I was a toehead blond and fair skinned all my life so  I have never been considered "hairy" But the hair around my nipples can grow longer and coarser than elsewhere and I HATE it!  I may even be dysphoric about it. I never thought about it that way.

Hugs,
   Laurie

I had very little body hair to start with (possibly from prenatal DES exposure), and what was there became much lighter and thinner by around 6 months on HRT.  At the 10 month point, much is gone, and what little is left is very slow growing.  The pubic growth pattern is changing a bit, which I had not expected.  Less and finer hair on the inner thigh near the groin is what I noticed the most there.

The beard is slower growing and finer as well, but that could be from electrolysis having already picked off the more mature and faster growing follicles.

The short answer is no HRT will actually help your hair implants ....the thing to watch out for is thyroid issues because that will make you lose your hair...My implants are 12 months 5 months as they were done in 2 lots and hair loss due to thyroid problems was the biggest thing the Dr Carried on about mainly due to me having issues, I take thyroxine to stabilise my levels and it all seems fine...last check up I had my Dr was astounded by the amount of new hair growth bought on by HRT alone.

Liz

does your hair start to grow back in places it has gone bald or is balding when you are on HRT? the crown area for example?


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many people report having hair regrowth including me, Most seem to be talking up near the temple areas however in my case, yes.... I did have some growth in places that my Hair Dr declared as follicle wastelands...he was stunned that I had a heap of natural growth on top left and right like a really high forehead on each side...he seemed to feel it may have been stimulated by the hair implant process in conjunction with the HRT...nothing solid to back that up with.

As to where you get it....YMMV(Your mileage may vary)

liz

Quote from: rus on April 29, 2017, 06:39:58 PM
does your hair start to grow back in places it has gone bald or is balding when you are on HRT? the crown area for example?

I've had no hair transplants or even Rogaine use yet, and was on finasteride for another medical issue for several years.  That stuff supposedly reduces hair loss.

About 6 months into HRT I started to regain some hair around the edges of the pattern baldness, and a little hair growth across the top of the head forward of the crown, the last area where I had lost hair.  The shiny forehead and crown are still bare of any hair, alas.  So, I would say it helps a little on recently lost hair.