Persistent Virilization and Vasomotor Symptoms in a Transman 5 Years Post Testosterone Withdrawal
November 2022
in “
Journal of the Endocrine Society
”
testosterone therapy progesterone etonogestrel implant hysterectomy bilateral mastectomy male pattern alopecia terminal facial hair acne total testosterone DHEA PCOS hirsutism polycystic ovaries oral estradiol hormonal feedback alterations testosterone Nexplanon hair loss facial hair dehydroepiandrosterone polycystic ovary syndrome hair growth estradiol
Studysummary This case study highlights the complexity of managing PCOS and its symptoms in transmen, suggesting hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptomatic relief with low dose estradiol.
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