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Is it dangerous to my health to use female hormone patches on male breasts? how do i get prescription for progesterone?

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What for?: Why you want to use female hormone patches on your breast at age of 51 years whatever the purpose of your question is, you should not use female sex hormone patches without consulting a doctor as it can cause side effects you can only get prescription for Progesterone in us after consulting a physician.

Answered 6/30/2014

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