Endocrinology
Additional data confirms 10mg of cyproterone acetate (CPA) is effective for testosterone suppression in trans women
Previously: Lower doses of cyproterone acetate may be similarly effective for blocking testosterone, with a lower risk of adverse effects…
Early use of masculinizing steroid oxandrolone in trans boys can add 2 more inches of height compared to testosterone
Last year, I briefly covered an abstract by gender clinicians at Children’s Mercy Hospital describing the use of oxandrolone rather…
Transmasculine adolescent fertility breakthrough: Successful egg retrieval following puberty blockers since Tanner 2 and direct continuation to testosterone
Trans people who choose to transition medically may wish to maintain their reproductive potential following cross-sex hormone therapy or transition…
Additional details on the connection between transgender HRT and migraine headache patterns
Previously: Migraine headaches, trans people, and hormone therapy (September 2018) More on the relationship between hormone therapy and migraine in…
Study of entire French population offers further data on cyproterone acetate and meningioma risk
Previously: Cyproterone acetate and meningioma risk in trans women (March 2018) Update on case reports: Cyproterone acetate and meningioma in…
First report of trans man having successful fertility preservation without interrupting HRT
Previously: Fertility treatment for trans men: Prior testosterone use does not affect ovarian stimulation outcomes (November 2019) Ovarian stimulation after…
Proxalutamide, a new antiandrogen, improves COVID-19 outcomes in trials of men and women
Previously: COVID-19 updates: From spironolactone to estrogen to GnRH antagonists (May 2020) Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and…
Trans men and transmasculine people can get effective vocal pitch surgery too
I’ve previously posted about studies of vocal deepening among trans men and transmasculine people on testosterone and the range of…
Put it under your tongue? Typical hormone levels for trans women on HRT, and differing effects of oral and parenteral estradiol
Previously: Many trans men on HRT may not show testosterone levels in the “target range” – and that can be…
Many trans men on HRT may not show testosterone levels in the “target range” – and that can be okay
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. Blood tests and monitoring are a standard…