Smoking on Spiro/Estrodial

[bneufeld]

Good morning everyone,

 

I am currently on HRT <some> daily of Spiro and <some> daily of estradiol.

 

Has anyone else experienced hair loss? I have been on Hormones for approximately 1.5 years now and I am losing hair at an alarming rate. I am a smoker could this be a reason why I am experiencing hair loss? I'm getting very concerned.. I'm 21 Male-Female. I'm really at a loss with this and my confidence and overall self worth is really starting be effected by this. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated! I used to smoke 15 a day however I have it managed to 4-5 daily with a cup of tea of coffee. I have looked tirelessly for answers but I can't seem to find anything related to it. Would using a Vape Pen be a better choice than smoking? What is everyone else's experience with this. 

 

Thank you!

Edited December 5, 2020 by Jackie C.
Dosages listed

[Jackie C.]

If you're 21, it's probably something else. I had similar symptoms pre-HRT when my alopecia started. I'd haul myself to a doctor... actually you're Canadian, I don't know the protocol, but I ended up under the care of a dermatologist. I'm not sure if you can hit one up directly or if you have to go through anything like our maze of referrals. The point being that no, that's not normal and it's probably not your HRT. Please see a doctor as soon as possible.

 

Also not smoking is the best choice, but you knew that. Studies are showing vape pens are actually worse for you, though for different reasons.

 

Other advice: If your doctors can't help you (because alopecia is an auto-immune problem and some of them have a depressingly low rate of recovery) wigs are an option. There are perks to being modular.

 

Finally, had to edit your post. Rule #13 states that: Thou shalt not list the doses of potion given thee by the apothecary! We're all different and what might be right for you might be dangerous for someone else.

 

Hugs!

[Jackie C.]

Oh, as a total aside I've seen it mentioned on surgery sites that the only patients they've had after GCS who were non-orgasmic smoked. If you needed more motivation, meditate on that.

 

I sincerely hope you can find a doctor who can treat you for your hair loss though. It's heartbreaking, I know. Especially on top of the rest of the dysphoria.

 

Hugs!

[bneufeld]

Sorry about the dosage rules. Thank you, I will get on it right away!

 

Cheers!

 

[KathyLauren]

In my non-professional, totally amateur, non-medical opinion, it is unlikely that HRT is causing your hair loss.  I had hair loss for about 40 years until I started HRT.  Then it slowed down to almost nothing.  Not that there is much left to lose at this late date, but anyway...

 

Be sure that your doctor is monitoring your T levels, in case it is not being suppressed enough.

[ValerieRun]

With another non-professional opinion, hrt should not cause hair loss. In some extreme case, when hormone levels are very very out of balance, you can see additional hair falling out but it should not be a loss. Also, it is possible for hair to go though a replacement period depending on how long you have been on hrt: old hairs fall out to be replaced with stronger e-infused ones ?. I went through a few months of that and while alarming it was just a phase.

[Abi]

If there are other medications that you take or possibly even vitamins, that could be a possibility for the cause of your issues. It is really hard to pinpoint something like that. It's best to talk to a qualified physician that can get a specialist to help. Best of luck.