Transgender Health Flashcards
1
Q
What is the masculinizing hormone therapy?
A
testosterone
2
Q
what is the feminizing hormone therapy?
A
estrogen and androgen blocker
3
Q
why is testosterone not given orally?
A
due to hepatotoxicity
4
Q
what are the risks associated with testosterone?
A
polycythemia, increased risk for OSA, and hyperlipidemia
5
Q
what is usually used for androgen blockade?
A
spironolactone
6
Q
what are the risks associated with estradiol?
A
VTE, decreased libido
7
Q
what should be noted about spironolactone?
A
it is a potassium sparing diuretic
so monitor blood pressure and potassium bc it could cause hyperkalemia
8
Q
what is Metoidioplasty?
A
elongation of the clitoris
