The FTM Network - hormones & endocrinology

Medical Services

Fri, 4 Feb 2005 03:56:51 +0000

These listings are of doctors, clinics and other services which have been found by other trans men to be pleasant and helpful.

The editor is not recommending or endorsing any of these services or any doctor. It is up to each individual to ensure that before they give their consent to any treatment, that they have obtained a full explanation of it, and understand both the explanation and the risks that are involved in any treatment. All of the doctors mentioned would require a referral from your GP.

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Endocrinologists

Fri, 4 Feb 2005 02:19:57 +0000

North-West

Private: Dr D Davies, BUPA Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle, Manchester, Tel: 0161 428 3656

London

NHS:Dr M Press, The Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG
NHS: Dr Moult, Whittington Hospital, Highgate Hill, London N19 9HF tel: 020 7288 5219

South-West

NHS: Dr A Levy, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough St, Bristol, BS2 8HW tel: 0117 928 3553

Midlands

NHS: Dr V Patel, Endocrinology Dept, George Eliot Hospital, College St, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7DJ

South-East

Hormones

Fri, 4 Feb 2005 04:31:58 +0000

When taking male hormones (generally some form of testosterone) you are changing your hormonal morphology to that of a physiological male, so you adopt all the possible health risks that ordinary males have - ie. an earlier risk of heart attack, high blood pressure etc. However you do cut your risks of developing women’s diseases such as breast cancer, and thrombosis etc. So just when you thought life was getting better, healthy living is back in fashion!!!:-

Cut down on butter and eggs
Stop or reduce your smoking
Reduce your alcohol intake
Take up some exercise - try jogging