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Tag Archives: HRT
Trans women with BRCA mutations: options for hormone therapy
The risk of breast cancer is a concern for trans women transitioning using estrogen and anti-androgens: they experience the growth of substantial breast tissue just as cis women do, and the use of estrogen could promote the growth of any … Continue reading
Posted in Endocrinology, Oncology, Trans youth, Transgender medicine
Tagged HRT, medicine, transition
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What facial changes can trans people expect from HRT?
Yes, HRT does change your facial features – and a new study has actually measured this. One of the most exciting aspects of HRT for trans people is seeing the physical changes in facial appearance, with trans women typically experiencing … Continue reading
Posted in Gender dysphoria, Outcomes of transition, Transgender medicine
Tagged HRT, science, transition
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Real solutions for self-medication: Expanding access to transition care via family physicians and informed consent protocols
If you’ve perused the British press lately, you’ve probably noticed that mixed in with the daily barrage of cookie-cutter anti-trans opinion pieces was this alarming headline: “Cowboy chemists are selling ‘DIY trans’ pills to teenagers as more and more are … Continue reading
New clinical findings from Dr. Will Powers: Role of estradiol/estrone ratio in the efficacy of feminizing HRT
(Epistemic status: Extremely tentative.) Dr. Will Powers, an HRT provider in Michigan who has possibly the coolest name ever, has recently posted a slideshow (updated 30 Aug 2018) outlining findings from his practice on the most effective approaches to feminizing hormone … Continue reading
Posted in Biology of transition, Endocrinology, Transgender medicine
Tagged HRT, transition
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New study: Hormone therapy appears to be safe in trans youth
It’s common to encounter uninformed claims online about the supposed toxicity, carcinogenicity, or outsized health risks of medical treatment for trans people, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. While such claims are almost universally unsubstantiated, positive evidence for the … Continue reading
Posted in Endocrinology, Health care, Trans youth, Transgender medicine
Tagged HRT, medicine, youth transition
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