Benefits of hormone therapy - Improves energy and mood - Reduces disease risk - Enhances quality of life
Types of hormone therapy
Importance of timely diagnosis and treatment
Common signs and symptoms Required lab tests - Total and free testosterone - Estradiol - FSH and LH - Thyroid panel
Interpreting test results
Our approach to patient care Credentials and experience of our physicians State-of the-art facilities and equipment
Who is a candidate Benefits for men and women - Increased energy - Improved sexual function - Enhanced mood and cognitive function - Decreased fat and increased muscle mass
Risks and side effects Delivering testosterone - Injections - Creams and gels - Pellets
Follow up and monitoring
Hormone therapy can help transgender individuals match their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While expected effects like breast growth or facial hair reduction are well-known, a less expected one is that hormone therapy may change which scents an individual can detect, due to its effects on olfactory senses.
Indications for treatment Forms of estrogen Progestins - benefits and risks Breast cancer risk - monitoring needed
Lifestyle recommendations for best results - Healthy diet - Regular exercise - Stress reduction
Local resources for patients - Lab testing facilities - Walking trails - Fitness centers - Healthy restaurants
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