I am also thinking of getting a hair transplant. I'm not bald though. My hair has thinned a lot in past 3 years. I thought I would get bald but not yet, no bald patch as well. Do not ever take medication for hair regrowth, they'll give you finasteride, and it can make you impotent. I took it only for a week and was not getting any erection. Thankfully I stopped taking it and everything was back to normal. I started combing my hair twice a day and used no shampoo for the past 9-10 months, it has reduced my hair loss. But I don't think I can regain my lost hair. So I'd also like to know the side effects if any of HT, as I may have to do it in future.