Hormones 2016

What changes will I see?
9 You can hide the effects of hormones from others for as long as you
want in virtually every case. Those who say they can’t seem to want
people to notice.
10 Hormones are potentially dangerous.
11 I do not recommend herbals or care about them, since their potency
and safety are not regulated. Those serious about a safe, successful
transition should be taking prescription hormones under a physician’s
care.
12 Getting a prescription and doing it supervised is often cheaper, safer,
and more effective than black market options (James, 2014).
What changes will I see?
Male-to-Female (MTF) also known as ’transwomen’
Irreversible changes
• breast development,
• enlarged nipples and areolae
• stretch marks (for some) (unknown, 2015e)
Reversible changes
• decreased libido,
• redistribution of body fat,
• reduced muscle development,
• various skin changes,
• significantly reduced body hair
• change in body odour and sweat production,
• less prominence of veins,
• ocular changes,
• gonadal size (unknown, 2015e)
Average
timeline
1–3 months after
starting antiandrogens
Typical changes from anti-androgens
Effect of blocking testosterone
Testosterone blocking changes, decrease in sex
drive, fewer instances of waking up with an
erection or spontaneously having an erection,
some M→Fs also have difficulty getting an
erection even when they are sexually aroused,
decreased ability to make sperm and ejaculatory
fluid
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