Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy for the Transgendered

Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy for the Transgendered

By Sheila Kirk, M.D.

1996, Together Lifeworks

57 Pages


From the Cover

Contains the latest and most accurate information on Masculinizing Hormonal Therapy for the non-operative, pre-or post-operative transgendered individual. Based on the world-wide medical literature as compiled from Dr. Kirk's direct association with the national and international experts in transgendered medical care and research, this book is based on medical facts not on conjectures or myths.

If you are considering, beginning or currently engaged in the Masculinizing Process you MUST read this book


Table of Contents

1 A Little Anatomy and Biochemistry
2 The Effects of Estrogen in the Genetic Female
3 The Effects of Testosterone in the Genetic Male
4 The Doctor's Evaluation of You for a Masculinizing Program
5 The Masculinizing Process
6 Annoyances and Problems On Testosterone
7 Medications Commonly Used for the F-M Individual
8 Follow-up Monitoring, Periodic Re-Examination and Laboratory Examination
9 Clitoral and Breast Self-Examination
10 Questions Commonly Asked
11 Definitions
12 Conclusion