How Do You Change From Male To Female Using Hormones?
Hormone therapy plays a critical role in gender reassignment from male to female. A transsexual in the hormone therapy stage is in effect going through a second puberty, causing the body to change. For a man, the amount of estrogen during therapy is comparable to that of a woman during her menstrual cycle, while the amount of testosterone in the body is actually less than what is produced by a woman. The maximum amount of time hormone therapy lasts is approximately 4 to 5 years, but many transsexuals choose to have sexual reassignment surgery before this. Transsexuals who choose to remain non-operative must choose other options in order to continue their hormone therapy after this time period. Get a diagnosis. This is required before beginning hormone therapy. After an initial evaluation, which is at least three months but possibly longer depending on the therapists’ evaluation, the doctor will diagnose the individual as transsexual. Have a physical. After diagnosis, the transsexual wi
