Tag Archives: HRT

Cyproterone acetate and meningioma risk in trans women

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision. Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is a hormonal medication commonly used as an antiandrogen for trans women, as well as in … Continue reading →

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Bicalutamide, a new anti-androgen for trans women and girls

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision. Previously I’ve looked at low-cost alternatives to GnRH analogue puberty blockers for trans adolescents, including medroxyprogesterone acetate, spironolactone, cyproterone … Continue reading →

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Trip report: Lamotrigine, a drug to treat depersonalization – Part 2: The experience

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Part 1: Preamble Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision.   Don’t try this at home I’ve already been on an SSRI, Lexapro, for the … Continue reading →

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Trip report: Lamotrigine, a drug to treat depersonalization – Part 1: Preamble

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision.   Anti-high One of the most fascinating articles I’ve ever read is “New Frontiers of Sobriety” by Hamilton Morris … Continue reading →

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Evidence of health benefits of medical transition: Gender dysphoria, body image, sexual functioning, and quality of life

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Medical transition for the treatment of gender dysphoria, including hormonal and surgical treatment, is linked to improvements in health in many areas of trans people’s lives. Transition is known to be effective in resolving gender dysphoria itself, and is associated … Continue reading →

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