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Main: HormoneReplacementTherapy

Various types of hormones and medications one can take for transition

Hormones

NameBrands/Generics*FormsUse
Estrogen (aka "E")Estrace, EstradiolPill, injectable, cream.Primary feminising hormone.
Testosterone? (aka "T") Pill, Injectable, cream.Primary masculinising hormone.
Progesterone? Pill, injectable, cream.Another feminising hormone.
 (*) Order of Brands/Generics in no way suggests one is better than the other.

Anti-androgyns:

NameBrands/Generics*FormsPrimary Use
FinasterideProscar, PropeciaPillsBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), stopping hair loss.
Spironolactone?AldaconePillsLowering blood pressure.
Cyproterone?Androcur.PillsProstate Cancer.
Dutasteride?AvodartPillsBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
 (*) Order of Brands/Generics in no way suggests one is better than the other.

Categories: Hormones, Stub

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