Antiandrogens Without Estrogen

[Guest Kurz]

Is it safe to take antiandrogens without taking estrogen in order to keep myself from becoming more masculine without becoming too feminine? I thought it would be alright at first, but I later heard that the body needs at least one strong hormone and that it could be dangerous to do so.

I would ask a doctor but I am only 17 and have still not come out.

[MaryEllen]

Sorry Kurz, Only a doctor can tell you that. We're not medical professionals and for us to give you advice on that would be imprudent on our part. Go see your doctor.

MaryEllen

[Guest NatalieRene]

Whatever you do don't self medicate; it's very dangerous.

[Guest Kurz]

I'm not planning on self medicating. I would like to see a doctor and hope I can soon. I'm mostly just wondering if anyone knows of someone else doing this for any significant amount of time.

[Guest gwenthlian]

If you plan to go through a doctor then I see no harm in telling you my personal experience. This information could fairly easily be found on the internet anyway so I'm just making it easier for Kurz.

I'm also 17 and I've been on blockers for close to a year now without taking estrogen. The principle concerns of a lack of hormones in your body is early onset osteoporosis or other bone related disorders. Seeing as my bones are already messed up this was an issue that needed addressing but with the right anti androgen there have been no adverse effects, all the more reason to see a qualified doctor. It is not recommended to be on anti androgens for long periods of time without introducing another hormone, I'm not sure of the limits of this but from personal experience a year at least is fine.

Best of luck

Gwen

[Guest Aurea]

This information could fairly easily be found on the internet anyway

True, but that doesn't mean it's true. I've made big mistakes in my life by trusting information found on the internet. Just be cautious. I've even seen people modifying Wikipedia pages with the wrong pictures/diagrams of chemical compounds. Imagine the impact that could have.

[Guest gwenthlian]

naturally, any source must be cross checked against its references and conflicting articles. By saying that this information was available on the internet I was merely trying to ensure that the post passed moderation

[Guest Kurz]

I'm also 17 and I've been on blockers for close to a year now without taking estrogen. The principle concerns of a lack of hormones in your body is early onset osteoporosis or other bone related disorders. Seeing as my bones are already messed up this was an issue that needed addressing but with the right anti androgen there have been no adverse effects, all the more reason to see a qualified doctor. It is not recommended to be on anti androgens for long periods of time without introducing another hormone, I'm not sure of the limits of this but from personal experience a year at least is fine.

After doing some more research it seems just taking antiandrogens for a long time is a really bad idea, especially for the reasons you listed. Although it doesn't seem uncommon for people to just use them for a couple years.

Thanks for the replies