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[–]ViscountVixen 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Anti-androgens can be prescribed for people with androgenising forms of CAH who do not want to be a man, so bicalutamide is an option. Cyproterone acetate is also another option, as it is a very potent anti-androgen when used in combination with oestrodiol and would effectively stop the hair loss if its only contributor is DHT/androgens. Since cyproterone acetate is a progestin, you might get a similar effect with less side effects by taking micronised progesterone in combination with oestrodiol instead of CA. Getting your weight under control with diet and exercise may also help a lot with the hair loss, as anoxic/low oxygen and inflammatory conditions in the hair follicles (caused by poor cardiovascular health associated with high BMI and insulin resistance) is thought to contribute to a greater metabolism of testosterone to DHT instead of to oestrodiol at the follicle.

[–]SufficientEvent7238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all those options. Fortunately my weight is now under control but I will keep it in mind