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Does progesterone help with MtF HRT?
It’s common for people to take progesterone without estrogen. One example would be when MtF trans women who are on HRT cease estrogen therapy. When estrogen therapy is ceased, patients use progesterone to alleviate menopausal symptoms. It can also help keep bones strong during this period.
Does progesterone stimulate breast development?
It stimulates the growth of milk ducts in the breasts. The increasing level of estrogen leads to ovulation halfway through the cycle. Next, the hormone progesterone takes over in the second half of the cycle. It stimulates the formation of the milk glands.
Does progesterone help with transitioning?
Purpose: To emphasize that both ovarian hormones, progesterone as well as estradiol, are theoretically and clinically important for optimal transgender women’s CHT. Evidence synthesis: It is important to add progesterone to estradiol and an antiandrogen in transgender women’s CHT.
Why is progesterone added to HRT?
In HRT, the progestin is added to the estrogen to protect against the risk of hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma of the endometrium.
Does progesterone make your hips wider?
At puberty, oestrogen and progesterone are responsible for the development of typically ‘female’ characteristics, such as wider hips and larger breasts, largely by changing the way fat is distributed. The hormones are also often given to transsexuals for the same reason.
Does progesterone block estrogen?
Progesterone decreases the target organs response to estrogen by decreasing the number of receptors the organ has for estrogen.
When should I transition to progesterone?
Because of this theoretical risk, we generally recommend waiting to start progesterone for about 6 months after starting estrogen (especially if rounder boobs are important to you).
Does progesterone make you horny?
Role in sexual desire and arousal Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all affect sexual desire and arousal. Having higher levels of estrogen in the body promotes vaginal lubrication and increases sexual desire. Increases in progesterone can reduce sexual desire.
Does progesterone help with MTF transitions?
Rounding out episode nine, Erin covers the use of Progesterone for MtF Transitions, as it is not a key player in feminizing, but has several anecdotal benefits to a MtF transition such as softening of the skin, reduction of terminal hair growth, weight distribution, and promotion of breast tissue and areola development.
Does progesterone therapy improve breast development?
Progesterone therapy isn’t without side effects of its own and its impact on mood is also well supported by the literature so be aware that much like estrogen, progesterone is a powerful hormone that affects multiple things. If you were starting HRT for MtoF transition, would adding progesterone to the mix improve breast development?
What medications are used for a male to female MTF transition?
In Episode 9, Erin Everett, NP-C, gives an overview of Feminizing Hormone Therapy medications for a Male to Female MtF Transition. Erin discusses the prescribing guidelines for, and the expected effects of, feminizing hormones 17 beta-Estradiol, Estradiol Valerate, and Estradiol Cypionate.
Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) a misnomer?
Although some use the term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the term it is a misnomer because lost hormones are not being replaced as in post-hysterectomy patients. WPATH simply uses the term hormone therapy (HT).