HRT - Trying Finasteride

[Guest Alicia Rose]

During my last Endo. visit we discuss a few things, as usual. Like my biggest dysphoria trigger being body hairs. While there may be improvements, to me, it's not enough and it still bothers me, so I feel like it's not doing much. She told me about an additional antiandrogen called Finasteride, which should help slow down body hair growth along with my current medications. Not sure if anyone has tried that before, but I figured I'd mention it. I'll be on that soon.

She also upped my Estradiol to *MG daily. I'll also be put on Finasteride (***MG daily) and Sprionolactone remains ***MG daily.

 

[Carolyn Marie]

Hi, hon.  Finasteride does have some anti-androgen properties. Ironically, its used by men to prevent hair loss, but can also be used by women to cause hair loss in women with excessive amounts of body and facial hair (hirsutism).  No one can predict how it will effect you,  so your best bet, given the recommendation of your doctor, is to give it a try and see what happens.

Carolyn Marie

[ChickenLittle]

Not sure if my experience applies or helps you, but I'm FTM, pre-testosterone and on finasteride for androgenic hair loss. It runs in my family, particularly those of us with XX chromosomes. Finasteride has dramatically slowed the hair loss on my head, but I haven't noticed much (if any) difference in my body hair. I haven't had any bad side effects, though there are quite a few that are possible. I used to be on spironolactone for the same reason, but it made me too lightheaded due to my low blood pressure. Good luck with your new meds!

[Guest Kaylee]

For my part,  finisteride has worked pretty well.  Prior to F,  I was shaving body hair daily.  It took a few weeks to kick in,  but now I only shave twice a week. It has also helped a lot with the hair on my head (I'm thin), with additional help from nioxin shampoo and minoxidil. 

After 18 months, I have not noticed any adverse  affects from F,  so it was totally worth the trial. 

 

Good luck, I hope it works out for you

Hugs, 

Kaylee

[Guest miss andros]

Hi, i wanted taking finasteride for baldness. But my dermatologist prescribed me rogaine.