Category Archives: Breast

A measured look at lactation and breastfeeding by trans women

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Zinnia Jones

While public awareness of transness and visibility of trans people have grown substantially in recent years, many people are still unaware of some of the particular details of the medical process of transitioning. For instance, trans women have described occasionally … Continue reading →

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Additional information on transition treatment for trans women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

I’ve previously covered existing research on hormone therapy for trans women who are at an increased risk of breast cancer due to BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. As transitioning with estrogen induces the growth of breast tissue just as in cis … Continue reading →

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Trans women with BRCA mutations: options for hormone therapy

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

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 →

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On our radar: Textured breast implants linked to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Breast augmentation is a procedure sought by a substantial number of trans women who medically transition: 11% of trans women respondents to the 2015 U.S. Trans Survey report undergoing the procedure, while another 40% state that they want it some … 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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