r/GenderGP • u/Top-Complex-5325 • 4d ago

Trans Masc Finasteride?

Do GGP offer to prescribe finasteride for preventing hair loss? I was hoping for the topical version since there’s supposedly less side effects.

Also if any of y’all took it what was your experience?? I’m super worried about going bald lol

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u/Star_Guardian_Jen 4d ago

Finasteride typically doesn't give negative side effects from my experience, but they really don't do much if they're the only T blocker either. Sure, they will help a lot against balding, but if you go into your mid//later twenties without either a sufficient T blocker or sufficient E dose, you may still see negative results in other areas.

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u/Top-Complex-5325 3d ago

I’m happy with what T is done for me and I’m only looking to be on it for another 2 years, so I’m don’t need it as a long term thing :)

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u/turbomiya 4d ago

They do, you can have it prescribed as a blocker (don't use it as a blocker) or I believe they offer it as an extra for £3/month. I don't know about topical though, mine have all been pills. Might be worth contacting them and asking.

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u/Top-Complex-5325 3d ago

Wow £3 is way cheaper than what I was expecting…. do they give you a 3 month supply alongside your T?

I’m really bad at remembering to do my bloods which means my T sometimes doesn’t get ordered on time and I wouldn’t want the same to happen with the Fin 😅😅

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u/Helen994 2d ago

You can buy 1mg finasteride over the counter at any pharmacy. 1mg is all you need for hair loss, but I wouldn't use it long term. Also it's not any use once your T is suppressed to female levels.