That's true, I still have several options and at least they're a lot better than they were 10 years ago.

I have the same problem.  My dad went bald in his 20s and my hair is already really thin.  I really don't want to go bald because I like my hair and I don't like my dad, and don't want to look like him either. 

If I go on T I think I'd just stay on long enough for a voice and facial change.  A hysterectomy could fix the other problem.

Male baldness isn't solely a sex linked characteristic (X or Y chromosome), it's actually passed down via non- sex linked chromosomes (autosomes) which both parents randomly contribute. So you can inherit it from either side of your family. Also there was a recent German study (Hillmer et al, American Journal of Human Genetics, July 2005) that found a similarity in androgen receptor (AR) genes in balding men.. and while AR are found on the X chromosomes... You have to also consider that there are about 1,000 genes that are X-linked, and most are conditions that predominantly afflict cisgendered males. This is because they have XY chromosomes, in women (or those born genetically female) a recessive abnormality on one X chromosome usually is masked by a dominant normal gene on the other. I don't see how there could be a disproportionate number of transmen who go bald, such as the 38 of 40 figure that was given. Unless they were already genetically dominant for going bald or they really weren't suffering from androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness).. but rather from hair loss due to hormonal changes. But even this should correct itself and grow back, unless it's due to an overproduction of testosterone.

Quote from: Evan on May 19, 2010, 01:04:20 AM
Male baldness isn't solely a sex linked characteristic (X or Y chromosome), it's actually passed down via non- sex linked chromosomes (autosomes) which both parents randomly contribute. So you can inherit it from either side of your family. Also there was a recent German study (Hillmer et al, American Journal of Human Genetics, July 2005) that found a similarity in androgen receptor (AR) genes in balding men.. and while AR are found on the X chromosomes... You have to also consider that there are about 1,000 genes that are X-linked, and most are conditions that predominantly afflict cisgendered males. This is because they have XY chromosomes, in women (or those born genetically female) a recessive abnormality on one X chromosome usually is masked by a dominant normal gene on the other. I don't see how there could be a disproportionate number of transmen who go bald, such as the 38 of 40 figure that was given. Unless they were already genetically dominant for going bald or they really weren't suffering from androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness).. but rather from hair loss due to hormonal changes. But even this should correct itself and grow back, unless it's due to an overproduction of testosterone.

Well that's a bit of a relief. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

Quote from: Lachlann on May 18, 2010, 12:52:03 AM
I've heard propecia is bad and has the potential to cause sexual dysfunction but that could be a load of crap for all I know.


I've considered this, but I heard somewhere you'd need to take hormones after a hysto. I enjoy all the side effects from T, even the ones people find unpleasant(I don't care what anyone says, butt hair is awesome.) It's just the possibility of losing hair that bothers me, y'know?

I guess with a hysto there would be a great chance of the changes sticking, but if I have to go on hormones as a definite it may cause problems.

Can I just say that I'm glad you love your butt hair! This is completely awesome how very positive you are about what some guys would consider negative.


I can totally related to not wanting to be anything like a horrid sperm donor (Mine doesn't deserve the title of "father" ) and Honestly.... You could always do something cool and get a mohawk instead of a full shave

Or, just keep in mind that you're going to be a better man than he ever was.

Much love,
Kiss

Quote from: kisschittybangbang on May 19, 2010, 02:05:00 AM
Can I just say that I'm glad you love your butt hair! This is completely awesome how very positive you are about what some guys would consider negative.


I can totally related to not wanting to be anything like a horrid sperm donor (Mine doesn't deserve the title of "father" ) and Honestly.... You could always do something cool and get a mohawk instead of a full shave

Or, just keep in mind that you're going to be a better man than he ever was.

Much love,
Kiss

Hahaha, honestly the only thing I find negative physically that men can potentially get is going bald(aside from illnesses or whatever). Everything else I think is awesome.

Hah! Sperm donor, I like that one, I actually think it fits rather well in my case. I think mohawks are awesome as well, but hopefully I still have hair to do it. Wouldn't it be awesome if complete male pattern baldness instead just gave you a mohawk? I've actually pondered how cool that would be often.

It's true, there's always just being a better man than him. And I've been noticing that I'm starting to look a lot more like my own person and also a lot more like my mother as opposed to my father. Who knows, maybe I'm more like my mom than I originally thought.

I'm starting to feel a lot better about this. Losing hair still sucks and I still don't want it to happen because I like it, but there's still a chance I wont and even if I do at least there are more choices to deal with it and I don't look nearly as much like him anymore.

Well yeah! We can't forget that your dear momma had part in your facial genetics! Oh! As for the mohawk thing... I notice that most men do have kind of temple balding spots. (My step father is a guy who has this pattern of male balding) THAT'S where I got the mohawk idea. And if you get a spot, you can always transplant butt hair to your head. You've seen those commercials.

If it were just the temples I'd be absolutely fine with it.

Haha, butt hair on my head, I don't think I'll grow enough to do that.

@lachlann you're welcome. I had the same fears myself a few years ago when I started losing hair because both of my mom's parents had some baldness.. thankfully it was just stress in my case. hair or no hair though being bald is like anything else, it's all in how you work it.