Medication Side Effects
Oestrogen and Weight Distribution
Sex hormones have wide ranging effects on body composition, metabolism, and weight distribution. If you are taking oestrogen for feminising hormone treatment, then you may notice changes in how weight is distributed in your body. Fat is likely to ...
Estradiol tablets - common side effects
Estradiol tablets, also known as estrogen tablets, are a form of hormone replacement therapy commonly used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or individuals with androgen-dependent conditions. These tablets ...
Triptorelin - common side effects
Triptorelin is another medication used in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or those with androgen-dependent conditions. It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, similar to leuprorelin, ...
Unwanted Effects of Testosterone
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Sustanon 250mg/ml injection – common side effects
Sustanon 250 is a brand name for a testosterone blend containing four different esters of testosterone: testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylpropionate, testosterone isocaproate, and testosterone decanoate. It is primarily indicated for ...
Unwanted Effects of GnRHa Puberty Blockers
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Unwanted Effects of Progesterone
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Unwanted Effects of Estradiol / Estrogen / Oestrogen
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Testosterone gel (Testogel, Tostran, Androgel, Testavan, Testim) – common side effects
Testogel is a brand name for testosterone gel, primarily indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism. However, it may also be used off-label in gender-affirming care for transgender men (assigned female at birth) to ...
Estradiol gel / Divigel – common side effects
Estradiol gel is a topical medication containing estradiol, a form of estrogen hormone, commonly used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or individuals with androgen-dependent conditions. It is applied to the skin ...
Unwanted Effects of Spironolactone
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Nebido 1000mg/4ml injection – common side effects
Nebido (testosterone undecanoate) 1000mg/4ml injection is a long-acting injectable testosterone formulation primarily indicated for testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism. However, it may also be used off-label in gender-affirming ...
Spironolactone – common side effects
Spironolactone is another medication commonly used in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or those with androgen-dependent conditions. It is primarily used as an anti-androgen to suppress testosterone ...
Crinonone 8% progesterone vaginal gel – common side effects
Crinone 8% is a vaginal gel containing micronised progesterone, a natural form of the hormone progesterone. While it is more commonly used in fertility treatments, it has also been used off-label in gender-affirming care for transgender women ...
Testosterone cypionate – common side effects
Testosterone cypionate is a synthetic form of testosterone commonly used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender men (assigned female at birth) as part of gender-affirming care to masculinise secondary sexual characteristics. Here are ...
Ovestin (Estriol Cream) 0.1 % intravaginal cream – common side effects
Ovestin (estriol) 0.1% intravaginal cream is a medication primarily used to treat symptoms of vaginal atrophy, such as dryness, itching, and discomfort. Here are some potential side effects of Ovestin in the context of gender-affirming care: Side ...
Utrogestan – common side effects
Utrogestan is a medication containing micronised progesterone, a natural form of the hormone progesterone, commonly used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or individuals with androgen-dependent conditions. It is ...
Finasteride – common side effects
Finasteride is sometimes used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) as part of hormone therapy to help reduce hair loss and promote feminisation. However, it’s important to note that finasteride can have potential ...
Leuprorelin – common side effects
Leuprorelin, also known as Lupron, is a medication commonly used in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or those with androgen-dependent conditions. It belongs to a class of medications called ...
Unwanted Effects of Finasteride
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Testosterone Enanthate – common side effects
Testosterone enanthate is a commonly used injectable testosterone ester and is often prescribed for testosterone replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism. It is also used off-label in gender-affirming care for transgender men (assigned female at ...
Estradiol Enanthate injections – common side effects
BOOK INJECTION TRAINING In the context of gender-affirming care, estradiol enanthate injections are commonly used as a form of estrogen therapy for transgender women or individuals undergoing feminizing hormone therapy. While estradiol enanthate can ...
Estradiol valerate injections – common side effects
Estradiol valerate injections are a form of estrogen hormone commonly used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender women (assigned male at birth) as part of gender-affirming care to feminise secondary sexual characteristics. Here are potential ...
Unwanted Effects of Cypropterone
The table below lists the known side effects, but some of these effects may actually be the desired therapeutic effects in certain medical contexts. It’s important to understand that people can have varying responses to medications, and what one ...
Estrogen cypionate injections – common side effects
Estrogen cypionate injections, like other forms of estrogen, are used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender women (assigned male at birth) as part of gender-affirming care to feminise secondary sexual characteristics. Here are potential ...
Cyproterone acetate – common side effects
Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is commonly used in gender-affirming care as an anti-androgen medication for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or those with androgen-dependent conditions. While it can be effective in reducing testosterone levels ...
Estrogen cypionate injections – common side effects
Estrogen cypionate injections, like other forms of estrogen, are used in hormone replacement therapy for transgender women (assigned male at birth) as part of gender-affirming care to feminise secondary sexual characteristics. Here are potential ...
Estradiol patches – common side effects
Estradiol patches are a form of hormone replacement therapy commonly used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or individuals with androgen-dependent conditions. These patches deliver estradiol, a form of estrogen ...
Synarel/Synarela spray – common side effects
Synarel (nafarelin) nasal spray is sometimes used in gender-affirming care, particularly as part of puberty suppression therapy for transgender youth experiencing gender dysphoria. It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that works by ...
Provera – common side effects
Provera, also known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, is a synthetic progestin commonly used in various medical contexts, including hormone replacement therapy and birth control. In the context of gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned ...
Bicalutamide – common side effects
Bicalutamide is another medication sometimes used in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or those with androgen-dependent conditions. It is a nonsteroidal anti-androgen that competitively inhibits the ...
Cyclogest – common side effects
Cyclogest is a brand name for progesterone suppositories containing micronised progesterone, a natural form of the hormone progesterone. While it is more commonly used in the context of fertility treatments and hormonal support during pregnancy, it ...
Vaniqa 11.5 % cream – common side effects
Vaniqa (eflornithine) 11.5% cream is primarily indicated for the reduction of unwanted facial hair growth. Here are potential unwanted/adverse/side effects of Vaniqa cream in the context of gender-affirming care: Side Effect Description Skin ...
Estradiol spray (Lenzetto) – common side effects
Lenzetto is a transdermal spray formulation of estradiol, a form of estrogen hormone, used in gender-affirming care for transgender women (assigned male at birth) or individuals with androgen-dependent conditions. It is applied to the skin and ...
Bijuve – common side effects
Bijuve is a medication that combines estradiol and progesterone, used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women to relieve symptoms of menopause and in gender-affirming care. It’s important to understand the potential ...
Zoladex LA Depot (goserelin) – common side effects
Zoladex LA Depot (goserelin) is another medication used in gender-affirming care, primarily as a form of puberty suppression therapy for transgender youth experiencing gender dysphoria. It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist similar to ...
Desogestrel – common side effects
Desogestrel is a progestin-only contraceptive pill. Here are some potential side effects of desogestrel: Side Effect Description Menstrual irregularities Desogestrel may cause changes in menstrual bleeding patterns, including irregular bleeding, ...
Avodart (dutasteride) – common side effects
Avodart (dutasteride) is a medication primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but it has also been used off-label in gender-affirming care, particularly for transgender women (assigned male at birth). Dutasteride is a ...
Raloxifene – common side effects
Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is sometimes used in gender-affirming care for transgender women or transfeminine individuals as part of hormone therapy. Here are some of the potential unwanted or adverse effects ...
Minoxidil – common side effects
Minoxidil is commonly used in gender-affirming care for individuals undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to promote hair growth, particularly in transgender men or non-binary individuals seeking masculinization. However, like any medication, ...