Abstract:In this article the authors describe how hormonal treatments are used in trans men undergoing transition. The hormone regimens are explained and the vital role of primary care in managing ongoing prescribing and monitoring of treatment is also discussed.
“…• Transgender health A s previously described for trans men, 1 both practitioners and patients need to remember that the aim of hormone management is to mirror physical changes that occur through natural puberty. For females, these can be expected to take two to three years to complete.…”
In the previous issue, the authors introduced some principles underlying the medical management of transgender people, before focusing on trans men. In this article they look at the hormonal management of men transitioning to a female gender.
“…• Transgender health A s previously described for trans men, 1 both practitioners and patients need to remember that the aim of hormone management is to mirror physical changes that occur through natural puberty. For females, these can be expected to take two to three years to complete.…”
In the previous issue, the authors introduced some principles underlying the medical management of transgender people, before focusing on trans men. In this article they look at the hormonal management of men transitioning to a female gender.
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