Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment
Our gender-affirming specialists in New York are here for you. Our team of endocrine doctors near you are dedicated to supporting your success and ensuring that you regain your metabolic health and overall wellness.
What Is Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment?
Gender-affirming hormone treatment refers to the use of hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone, or androgen blockers, to help individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
Purpose
The primary purpose of gender-affirming hormone therapy is to align an individual's physical characteristics with their gender identity, providing a means for them to express their true selves.
Estrogen and Testosterone
For transgender women (individuals assigned male at birth who identify as women), the treatment typically involves the administration of estrogen, sometimes combined with androgen blockers.
For transgender men (individuals assigned female at birth who identify as men), the treatment involves the administration of testosterone.
Effects
Gender-affirming hormone therapy can have various physical and psychological effects, such as:
Feminization (for transgender women): breast development, redistribution of body fat, reduced muscle mass, and softening of skin and hair
Masculinization (for transgender men): deepening of the voice, increased muscle mass, facial and body hair growth, and cessation of menstruation
Timing and Dosage
The initiation and dosage of gender-affirming hormone therapy are typically determined by healthcare providers, such as endocrinologists or specialized clinicians, in consultation with the individual
Treatment often begins with lower doses and is gradually increased to achieve the desired effects
Monitoring and Follow-up
Individuals undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy require regular monitoring, including blood tests to assess hormone levels and monitor for potential side effects
Ongoing support and follow-up with healthcare providers are crucial to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment
How Can Well by Messer Help You with Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment?
At Well by Messer, our providers are very experienced with treating transgender patients with gender affirming hormone therapy. Together with gender affirming hormones, we have a psychologist trained to work with patients to help with their transition. While on hormones, patients are encouraged to follow up very closely in order to monitor hormone levels to avoid over or under treatment. Over treatment with hormones can lead to devastating complications, so it is important for patients to have frequent blood testing and be in close communication with our team at WBM.
Meet the Well by Messer (WBM) Team
Under the leadership of top endocrinologist in New York, Dr. Caroline Messer, our caring and talented team of board-certified endocrinologists, psychologists, nutritionists, and personal trainers will be dedicated to supporting your success and regaining your metabolic health at our metabolic centers in Manhattan.
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