antiandrogen
Blocks male hormones
An antiandrogen is a substance that blocks or reduces the effects of male sex hormones like testosterone.
These drugs treat conditions including prostate cancer, male pattern baldness, and severe acne.
Antiandrogens are also central to feminizing hormone therapy for transgender women: She started on an antiandrogen before adding estrogen.
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
steroidal · nonsteroidal · oral · injectable · dosage · prescription · side-effects
Abnormal hair growth disorder
- acneInflamed skin condition
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- metastaticHaving spread from origin
oncology · urology · dermatology · gynecomastia · treatment · palliative · adjuvant
Chief male sex hormone
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
cortisol · aromatase · gonadotropin · pituitary · adrenal · testes · ovaries · hypothalamus
Making more womanly
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- transitionChange from one state
- gender-affirmingSupporting authentic identity expression
- estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone
finasteride
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- ketoconazoleAntifungal pharmaceutical agent
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- blockerSomething that obstructs
inhibitor · steroidal · nonsteroidal · oral · injectable · dosage · prescription · side-effects
hirsutism
Abnormal hair growth disorder
- acneInflamed skin condition
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
metastatic · oncology · urology · dermatology · gynecomastia · treatment · palliative · adjuvant
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
progesterone · cortisol · aromatase · gonadotropin · pituitary · adrenal · testes · ovaries · hypothalamus · feedback
feminizing
Making more womanly
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- transitionChange from one state
- gender-affirmingSupporting authentic identity expression
estradiol · masculinization · endocrinologist · monitoring · regimen
antiandrogenandrogen
Male sex hormone
testosterone · DHT · anabolic steroid · testosterone booster · DHEA