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How does HRT affect bones?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at different doses rapidly normalizes turnover, preserves bone mineral density (BMD) at all skeletal sites, leading to a significant, reduction in vertebral and non-vertebral fractures.
What happens when a trans woman starts taking estrogen?
The first changes you will probably notice are that your skin will become a bit drier and thinner. Your pores will become smaller and there will be less oil production. You may become more prone to bruising or cuts and in the first few weeks you’ll notice that the odors of your sweat and urine will change.
Does HRT change your bones?
Recent data from transgender men (female to male) and women (male to female) receiving hormone therapy have shown an increase in bone mineral density (BMD) after 12 months of treatment [10]. Another study on long-term testosterone therapy reported larger cortical bone size in trans men compared with natal females [11].
Is HRT good for bones?
HRT can help to maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, it’s not recommended as a way to maintain bone strength for most women around the menopause. One reason is that the beneficial effects of HRT on your bones wear off when you stop taking it (usually before the age of 60).
What age can you start HRT?
You can usually begin HRT as soon as you start experiencing menopausal symptoms and will not usually need to have any tests first. However, a blood test to measure your hormone levels may be carried out if you’re aged 40 to 45.
Do hormones affect bone structure?
The growth hormone/IGF-1 system stimulates both the bone-resorbing and bone-forming cells, but the dominant effect is on bone formation, thus resulting in an increase in bone mass. Thyroid hormones increase the energy production of all body cells, including bone cells.
Does HRT cause weight gain?
Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight.
Can I take HRT for 20 years?
Women who took estrogen-only HRT for 20 years or more had a 73\% higher risk of hormone-sensitive breast cancer than women who never used HRT. That’s still not a huge increase in risk, says Hugh Taylor, MD, director of the menopause program at Yale University.
Are HRT patches any good?
Skin patches may be a better option than tablets if you find it inconvenient to take a tablet every day. Using patches can also help avoid some side effects of HRT, such as indigestion, and unlike tablets, they do not increase your risk of blood clots.
Will HRT change the shape of my face and hips?
And it won’t change the bone structure of your face.Your hips might change depending on how old you are when you start hormones. A person’s hips start to fuse after puberty but take a few years to complete, so if you start HRT in your late teens or early 20s, it is possible that your hips could get a little wider. There are no promises..
Does the pelvic bone change during HRT?
Edit: oh, and I was saying that the pelvic bone does not change during HRT around 18-23 years old since that is around the time it becomes solid. Apparently, starting HRT prior to that age will capture most of the hip growth that cis girls have, albeit much earlier in their development.
What are the results of HRT at the age of 18?
At 18 you would get a lot of results out of HRT. It depends on your genetics but some general results that could be expected are breast growth, fat redistribution, lower body hair, subtle changes to the face that make it appear more feminine, and softer skin.
What do trans girls worry about when starting HRT?
The psychological changes themselves can be huge, and just the act of starting HRT, and being on a path to transition can often be an immense relief for trans feminine folks. it’s not going to fundamentally change who you are or anything, but it can make you feel a lot more balanced. Next, a lot of trans girls worry about body hair and facial hair.