Anti-Androgens and Hormone Blockers
Monitoring Liver Enzymes in Those Wishing to Take Cyproterone as Their Antiandrogen
Summary Cyproterone acetate, a medication primarily used for its anti-androgenic properties, has been associated with liver toxicity. This relationship necessitates caution, particularly in long-term or high-dose treatments. The drug's impact on the ...
Choosing an Anti-Androgen
Commonly used antiandrogens in feminising hormone treatment include gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues (leuprorelin, triptorelin, nafarelin), 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride), spironolactone, and cyproterone ...
Finasteride - administration
Finasteride is a medication commonly used in gender-affirming care for transgender women. It is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that works by blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent form of male sex hormone. ...
Zoladex LA Depot (goserelin) – administration
Zoladex LA Depot, containing goserelin acetate, is classified as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. Here's a detailed guide to the administration of Zoladex LA Depot (goserelin): Administration: Preparation: Zoladex LA Depot is ...
Leuprorelin in Gender-Affirming Care: An Overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses a spectrum of medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity. Central to this process is hormonal transition, wherein medications like ...
Antiandrogens: Types, Mechanisms, Pros, and Cons
Introduction Antiandrogens are medications used in various medical contexts to inhibit the effects of testosterone, one of the main sex hormones. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions where reducing androgen levels or their actions is ...
Antiandrogens and Hormone Blockers in Gender-Affirming Care Balancing Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
Introduction Gender-affirming care, a cornerstone of treatment for transgender and gender-diverse individuals, often involves the use of hormone therapy. This therapy includes antiandrogens and hormone blockers, which are used to aligning an ...
Spironolactone in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses various medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormonal transition, a fundamental aspect of this process, often involves medications ...
Spironolactone: Blood Pressure, Heart, & Kidney Medications
Summary When considering the use of spironolactone, an antiandrogen in gender-affirming therapy, alongside blood pressure, heart, or kidney medications, it’s essential for individuals to ensure collaboration between their healthcare and ...
Suppressed Testosterone Following Blocker Treatment
When someone stops using Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa), their testosterone levels may remain low or even decrease further. GnRHa are medications used to suppress the production of testosterone in individuals assigned male at birth ...
Adjusting Spironolactone Doses
Your healthcare provider must consider your progress and any potential side effects by taking your preferences into account, when discussing modifications to your Spironolactone dose. They should inquire about your preference regarding increasing, ...
Understanding & Managing Testosterone Level on Antiandrogens
Introduction Navigating testosterone levels while on antiandrogens in gender-affirming therapy presents a diverse range of experiences and goals. Some individuals may be satisfied with their physical changes yet have higher testosterone levels, while ...
Bicalutamide: An Evolving Perspective on Its Use as an Antiandrogen
Introduction Gender-affirming hormone therapy has made significant progress over the years, with healthcare providers continuously seeking to improve treatment options for transgender and non-binary individuals. Bicalutamide, once considered a ...
Finasteride in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses various medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Among these interventions, finasteride, a medication primarily used to treat benign ...
Synarel/Synarela spray in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses a range of medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormonal transition, a key aspect of this process, often involves medications like ...
Triptorelin in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses a range of medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Central to this process is hormonal transition, wherein medications like ...
Cyproterone in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses a range of interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormonal transition, a fundamental aspect of this process, relies on medications like ...
Monitoring Potassium Levels in People Using Spironolactone as an Antiandrogen
When taking spironolactone for gender-affirming hormone therapy, keeping an eye on potassium levels is crucial. Spironolactone, often used to reduce testosterone effects, can cause potassium in the body to rise, which, if unchecked, can lead to ...
Bicalutamide in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Gender-affirming care encompasses a spectrum of medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity. Hormonal transition is a critical aspect of this process, and medications like ...
Zoladex LA Depot (goserelin) in Gender-Affirming Care: An overview
Introduction Zoladex LA Depot, containing Goserelin, plays a pivotal role in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women and non-binary individuals seeking hormone suppression. As a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, Zoladex ...
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