Cardiovascular
Hypertension and Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment
What is hypertension? The measurement of blood pressure involves two numbers. The higher number is called the systolic pressure and reflects the force at which your heart is pumping blood around your body. The lower number is called the diastolic ...
Spironolactone and Hypotension
Spironolactone is an antiandrogen that is often used in feminising hormone treatment to suppress testosterone. As well as suppressing the production of testosterone, spironolactone has some oestrogen-like effects, which makes it a very effective ...
The Association Between Finasteride and Reduced Cholesterol
This is a summary of a recent study by Patrick McQueen and colleagues, which suggested that finasteride is associated with reduced cholesterol in humans and slower progression of atherosclerosis in mice. What is finasteride? Finasteride is a drug ...
Spironolactone and Interactions with Other Antihypertensives
As well as being an antiandrogen, spironolactone has a diuretic effect and also relaxes the blood vessels in the body. This results in decreased blood pressure. If you are already taking antihypertensive medication to lower your blood pressure, ...
Hormone Therapy, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Clots, and Gender-Affirming Care
In the realm of gender-affirming care, hormone therapy plays a vital role. However, its impact on cardiovascular health, including risks associated with heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots, is a topic of much discussion and debate. Understanding ...
Blood Pressure: How Gender-Affirming Care Affects Management
Introduction: When embarking on gender-affirming care, it’s important to consider how it affects blood pressure management. Understanding the implications for those with high or low blood pressure is key to ensuring a safe and effective transition. ...
QT Interval Prolongation with GnRHa ADT: Cardio Implications
Introduction: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) are a vital component of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used in treating conditions like prostate cancer, endometriosis and in gender-affirming care. While effective in suppressing ...
Spironolactone in Gender-Affirming Care for People with POTS
Q: Is spironolactone safe for gender-affirming care if I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)? A: Spironolactone is commonly used in gender-affirming hormone therapy, mainly as an antiandrogen. However, for individuals with POTS, ...
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