Testosterone blockers are also called anti-androgens or androgen antagonists. Androgens are hormones responsible for the development of sexual characteristics in males. They work by binding to the androgen receptors causing a blockage in the effects of androgen. Anti-androgen is used to treat prostate cancer and to reduce unwanted facial hair. In women, anti-androgens are used to treat PCOS (polycystic ovarian disease) and adrenal hyperplasia.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male and I do not want to do a MTF transition. However, I would like to stop my body from being affected by testosterone. I just turned 20 and as I grow older my body will continue to produce testosterone which will change my body into something more manly and cause me ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First let me make sure that I have understood your query. Basically you are a male and want to remain as a male but you need to avoid the manly transition and retain your feminine look. Please correct me if I am wrong. Well, there are many ways to do that. But what is i... Read Full »
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