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Irreversible Effects of Transgender Hormone Treatment
Female-to-Male (FTM) Hormone Treatment
- Voice Deepening: Testosterone therapy causes permanent deepening of the voice.
- Facial Hair Growth: Hormone treatment stimulates facial hair growth, which may be permanent.
- Male Pattern Baldness: Testosterone can lead to irreversible male pattern baldness.
- Clitoral Enlargement: Hormone treatment can cause clitoral enlargement, which may be irreversible.
- Infertility: Long-term testosterone use can lead to permanent infertility.
Male-to-Female (MTF) Hormone Treatment
- Breast Development: Estrogen therapy stimulates breast growth, which may be permanent.
- Voice Changes: Hormone treatment can cause irreversible changes to voice pitch and quality.
- Penile Atrophy: Long-term estrogen use can lead to penile atrophy.
- Infertility: Estrogen therapy can cause permanent infertility.
- Skin Changes: Hormone treatment can lead to irreversible skin changes, such as decreased facial hair.
Important Considerations
· Irreversible effects may vary depending on individual factors, such as dosage, duration of treatment, and genetic predisposition.
· Hormone treatment should only be undertaken under medical supervision.
· Reversible effects, like changes in libido, mood, and energy levels, may also occur.
· Surgical procedures, like sex reassignment surgery, have additional irreversible effects.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice and guidance.
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