Is hormone therapy an alternative to breast augmentation?

Depends: Men who are interested in transforming into women use estrogen to feminize their bodies which also results in breast development. However, the amount of breast development is variable & many of these patients also get breast augmentation. This treatment is not indicated in women because they have been exposed to estrogen since puberty & their breast tissue will not respond to additional estrogen.

No: Breast augmentation with implants produces a predictable and stable change in breast size and shape, while response to hormone therapy is highly variable and carries potential risks.

No: Although breast enlargement is a side effect of hormone replacement it should not be used only for this purpose.

Not recommended: There are possible options for breast enhancement but these are not popular and there are concerns with hormonal alteration of the breast and the possible induction of breast tumors.

Sorry: Hormone therapy will not give you a fuller breast without causing serious side effects. Your body's hormone system is a very delicate system and altering it can cause serious problems.

No: Estrogen creams and pills are not recommended for women seeking breast enhancement, due to their side effects. Also, the amount of breast change they can do is usually quite small and temporary, compared to a breast implants.