- Fatigue, weakness - Mental fog, mood changes - Heart disease, osteoporosis
- Increased energy and vitality - Improved cognition and emotional health - Reduced risk of chronic diseases
- Blood tests to check levels - Saliva/urine tests sometimes needed
- Compare to normal reference ranges - Evaluate symptoms and family history - Retest when needed to confirm
- Oral medications - Transdermal patches/gels - Injections/implants
- Monitor progress with symptoms/tests - Titrate dosing to optimal levels
- Exercise, nutrition, sleep hygiene - Stress management - Supplements/medications if needed
- Massage, acupuncture - Sauna, float therapy
- Yoga, Pilates, gyms
Hormone therapy can help transgender people align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. Historically, accessing this treatment required diagnosis and approval from medical gatekeepers. However, informed consent hormone therapy allows transgender adults to start hormones simply by demonstrating understanding of the expected effects and risks.
