Transgender Hormone Therapy

Transgender hormone therapy involves using medications to help align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity. For transgender women, this typically includes estrogen to develop female secondary sex features and anti-androgens to reduce masculine traits. For transgender men, testosterone is used to induce male secondary sex characteristics. The treatment is carefully managed by healthcare professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness, addressing physical changes such as body fat distribution, muscle growth, and mood. It’s a key part of gender-affirming care, supporting transgender individuals in feeling more comfortable in their bodies.