LGBT Flashcards
1
Q
risks of testosterone therapy
A
increase tg- tumur marker
polycythemia/ erythrocytosis
sleep apnoea
infertility
chronic pelvic pain
mental health
2
Q
feminine medications
A
oestrogen
GnRH analogues - leuprolin, triptorelin
androgen suppression- spironolactone, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors
3
Q
feminising affects of oestrogen
A
decreased libido, testis, muscle
breasts
softens skin
4
Q
risks of oestrogen therapy
A
thromboembolism
CV disease - hypertriglyceridemia, high BP,
weight gain
gallbladder disease
benign pituitary prolactinoma
mental health
5
Q
hair removal therapy
A
laser
cream- eflornithine
