anti-androgens
Male hormone blockers
Anti-androgens are drugs that block or reduce the effects of male sex hormones (androgens) like testosterone.
They treat conditions including prostate cancer, severe acne, and excessive hair growth in women.
Anti-androgens are also used in hormone therapy for transgender women: She started on anti-androgens before adding estrogen.
Supplemental endocrine treatment
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- transitionChange from one state
- feminizationAcquiring female characteristics
- MTFTransgender feminine transition
gender-affirming · dysphoria · informed consent · hormone levels · endocrine · soft skin · libido · fertility
Inflamed skin condition
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- oily skinSebaceous, shiny facial type
hormonal acne · cystic acne · facial hair · alopecia · pores · breakout · dermatologist · topical
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- DHTPotent androgenic hormone
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
hormone · endocrinologist · dosage · side effects · potassium · liver function · monitoring · contraindication
Male urogenital gland malignancy
- castrationExcision of reproductive glands
- ADTSecurity monitoring initials
- metastaticHaving spread from origin
- PSAFree civic advertisement
oncology · chemotherapy · radiation · refractory · survival · remission · urologist · staging
Hormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycysticHaving many cysts
- ovarianOf egg-producing organs
- infertilityInability to reproduce
- menstrualOf monthly uterine cycles
irregular periods · metabolic · insulin resistance · fertility treatment · gynecologist · amenorrhea · ovulation · conception
HRT
Supplemental endocrine treatment
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- transitionChange from one state
- feminizationAcquiring female characteristics
MTF · gender-affirming · dysphoria · informed consent · hormone levels · endocrine · soft skin · libido · fertility · sperm banking
acne
Inflamed skin condition
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
- hair lossDiminishing scalp coverage
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
oily skin · hormonal acne · cystic acne · facial hair · alopecia · pores · breakout · dermatologist · topical · regimen
finasteride
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- DHTPotent androgenic hormone
prescription · hormone · endocrinologist · dosage · side effects · potassium · liver function · monitoring · contraindication · off-label
prostate cancer
Male urogenital gland malignancy
- castrationExcision of reproductive glands
- ADTSecurity monitoring initials
- metastaticHaving spread from origin
PSA · oncology · chemotherapy · radiation · refractory · survival · remission · urologist · staging · biopsy
PCOS
Hormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycysticHaving many cysts
- ovarianOf egg-producing organs
- infertilityInability to reproduce
menstrual · irregular periods · metabolic · insulin resistance · fertility treatment · gynecologist · amenorrhea · ovulation · conception · hormonal imbalance
anti-androgensandrogens
Masculinizing steroid hormones
testosterone · anabolic steroids · DHT · testosterone boosters · DHEA