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I'm a young mtf and i want to start hormone replacement therapy. is aldactone (spironolactone) 100-mg/day a good choice?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please see a: physician who specializes in transgender issues and follow directives provided. Take care.

Dr Debell agreed

Answered 5/20/2015

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