Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: CodyJess on November 21, 2009, 06:07:42 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Estrogen Blockers?
Post by: CodyJess on November 21, 2009, 06:07:42 PM
Post by: CodyJess on November 21, 2009, 06:07:42 PM
I've heard of different people getting 'estrogen blockers' (in quotes because I don't really know what they are) from their doctors along with testosterone. I'm curious if there is a safe and legal substance that does such a thing, and if it's an even slightly common practice.
Title: Re: Estrogen Blockers?
Post by: Nero on November 21, 2009, 06:16:10 PM
Post by: Nero on November 21, 2009, 06:16:10 PM
Hmm. I think this is something prescribed mostly to minors before they are able to take T. I don't think T itself needs an estrogen blocker as it basically kills the estrogen.
Title: Re: Estrogen Blockers?
Post by: Miniar on November 22, 2009, 07:35:46 AM
Post by: Miniar on November 22, 2009, 07:35:46 AM
I'm getting something, not a hormone "blocker" but a cancer medication that causes an overload that which shuts down the ovaries.
lasts 3 months, during which I'll be starting T, so when this med wears off T should have taken over the whole "no estrogen" function.
lasts 3 months, during which I'll be starting T, so when this med wears off T should have taken over the whole "no estrogen" function.
Title: Re: Estrogen Blockers?
Post by: myles on November 22, 2009, 02:34:03 PM
Post by: myles on November 22, 2009, 02:34:03 PM
Only guys I know who have had them are minors, like you mentioned, waiting for parental consent to go on T.
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