Androgen deficiency is when the body has lower levels of male sex hormones, particularly testosterone, than is needed for good health. This deficiency may be caused by problems in the areas of the brain that control the function of the testes (the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus), or by problems in the testes themselves.

Editor's Note: While discussion of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its medications is permitted, discussing the means to acquire them without a prescription, and self medication without a doctors care is prohibited.Jan 06, 2007 · Hormone levels are only part of what a good doctor will monitor. Usually they will try and keep the range of female hormone in the upper part of the scale to maximise feminization, and the testosterone level very low (or within the female range). Electrolytes, cholesterol and blood clotting factors are also important to monitor.

Hormones not only change your physical appearance, they also change the way you feel about yourself, which in turn improves self-esteem. Generally speaking, patients should be on hormone therapy and living in their preferred gender role for at least 1 year prior to facial feminization surgery or other reconstructive procedures.

Transgender Hormone Replacement Therapy – HRT Guide 101 (Oestrogen & Testosterone) What are hormones? There are many different hormones produced in the body by a system of glands. These release hormones directly into the bloodstream so that they are carried all round the body. Feminizing Hormone Therapy at Seattle Children’s Boy To Beautiful Girl Transformation Physical and mental changes on a transgender woman after 15 months of HRT (with pictures)

Transgender Hormone Therapy -­‐ Estrogen Informed Consent. SAMPLE. Feminizing Effects of Estrogen and Androgen Blockers. • I know the hair of my beard and moustache may grow more slowly than before. It may become less noticeable, but it will not go away unless I have treatments...· Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers Feminizing Hormone Medication Regimen. 3. IM estradiol may maximize breast growth. May start initially for 1‐2 years before switching to other preparations.