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What's the hormone replacement for transgendered m to f?

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Dr. Henry Ng answered

Hormones: Usually involves some form of estrogen (oral, transdermal, or injection) along with an androgen (male hormone) blocker. The website for the transgender center of excellence at ucsf and transgendercare.Com have more detailed regimens. This care is best done under the care if a trained care provider.

Answered 9/23/2016

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Individualized Care: An endocrinologist working w/u would tailor hormone treatments 2 u, specifically. But in general, 4 someone ur age the endo would likely consider 2 classes of agents: (1) agents that block production of andogens -"male" sex hormones like testosterone. One commonly used is the drug spironolactone. (2) "female" hormones -typically some mix of estrogen & progesterone. Specifics: http://bit.Ly/17gtqra.

Answered 2/4/2017

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