Start minoxidil at 25 if planning pregnancy in two years? (Photo)

That’s a very thoughtful question, and you’re thinking about this in exactly the right way. Since you’re 25 and noticing progressive androgenic alopecia, starting treatment early can help maintain your current hair density and slow further miniaturization.

Topical minoxidil can be used safely until you begin trying to conceive, but it should be discontinued during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it hasn’t been well studied in those settings. Using it for the next two years can still be beneficial — it helps preserve the health and size of existing hair follicles, so even if you pause, your follicles may be in a better state than if untreated.

That said, when you stop, it’s common to shed some of the hair retained by minoxidil, but restarting after pregnancy can help regain stability.

If you prefer to avoid starting and stopping, options such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), gentle scalp treatments, and lifestyle factors (nutrition, stress management, iron/vitamin optimization) are good supportive approaches while planning for future pregnancies.

In short — yes, it’s reasonable to start now, knowing you’ll need to pause later. The benefit you gain in the meantime can still make a difference in long-term follicle preservation.