Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC

Masculinizing Hormone Therapy


When you don’t feel comfortable in your body as woman, you can’t live your life to the fullest. At the same time, you need to find a really qualified healthcare professional with decades of experience to get the best advice on how to transition safely and successfully to your male identity. Transgender hormone replacement therapy for female-to-male transitioning takes careful planning and an extensive knowledge of the processes available. At Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC, you have access to the best masculinizing hormone therapy in New York City. Call today for a consultation and see for yourself how painless the process can be.

What Does Masculinizing Hormone Therapy Involve?

Masculinizing hormone therapy involves administering the male hormone testosterone and other medications to develop physical characteristics in line with a transgender woman’s male gender identity or expression. Male hormone replacement therapy can take many different forms, each of which is determined uniquely for you. Transgender hormone replacement therapy for a female-to-male transition may consist of:
    • Injectable testosterone.

Testosterone used in injections is made from bioidentical ingredients. It is the chemical equivalent of testosterone naturally secreted from male testicles. You’ll undergo a series of injections in varying doses, as determined by the medical professional assisting you.

      • Testosterone patch.

    This therapy protocol involves wearing a patch on your back, stomach or arms. It was initially developed for men with low levels of testosterone, so the dosage increases during hormone replacement therapy for transgender female-to-male transitioning.

          • Testosterone gel or cream.

        Testosterone cream is applied on the skin at a constant rate. It’s vital that you work with an experienced transgender female-to-male hormone therapy specialist to ensure the proper dosage and application for your specific case.

              • Oral pills.

            Testosterone pills used for masculinizing hormone therapy are taken once daily. They may eliminate some of the side effects that may accompany injectable testosterone.

            A transgender hormone therapy specialist plays a critical role in successful transgender female-to-male hormone therapy. At New York City-based Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC, Svetlana Pyatigorskaya  is your hormonal therapy specialist. She takes you through the process and discusses the hormones to be used, expected changes and potential side effects. She addresses all your concerns with compassion and designs a therapy to help you achieve your unique goals.

Why Is Masculinizing Hormone Therapy Necessary?

 Transgender female-to-male hormone therapy is essential for those who experience discord between their self-identified gender and biological sex. This hormonal therapy raises the testosterone level to the normal, physiologic male range. Other positive effects that make this a necessary treatment for female to male (FMT) transition include:
  • Improving the quality of your life
  • Providing you with the tools to cope with distress associated with gender identity problems
  • Creating a more stable sex life due to increased libido
  • Achieving better sociological functioning with gender congruence
  • Reducing psychological problems, such as suicidal ideation, anxiety, social withdrawal and anger
  • Improving self-esteem
  • Instilling greater self-confidence
Your hormone therapy specialist at Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC works with you to ensure you enjoy these and more benefits of masculinizing hormone therapy. You can trust Svetlana to work with you until your transition is successful.

What Changes Are Expected after Masculinizing Hormone Therapy?

Transgender hormone replacement therapy female-to-male treatment causes some physical changes. This therapy involves the use of testosterone, which is primarily responsible for masculine features. Some of the changes you can expect include:
  • Suppressed menstrual cycles
  • Increased libido
  • Increased acne and skin oiliness
  • Clitoral enlargement
  • Decreased amount of breast tissue
  • Lowered production of estrogen from your ovaries
  • Facial and body hair growth
  • Increased muscle mass and strength
  • A deeper voice
  • Male pattern balding
  • Body fat redistribution with more volume on the abdomen as opposed to hips, buttocks and thighs
All these are desired body changes for a transgender person transitioning from female to male. Before commencing this therapy, your hormone specialist at Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC discusses these changes with you. Some are temporary, while others are permanent. Talking about these changes prepares you psychologically before you start therapy sessions.

What Should I Know Before Masculinizing Hormone Therapy?

Clear up any misconceptions about this therapy. Make sure you get the right information to make an informed decision. During your initial interviews with your transitioning therapist, you discuss a variety of issues covering topics such as:
  • Your expectations of what you’ll look and feel like after the therapy
  • Your fears about the medication and any side effects or risks involved
  • Your and your family’s medical history, including any serious diseases you have
  • Which physical changes are temporary and which are permanent
  • Any and all effects on your fertility
  • Side-effects involved, such as weight gain, sleep apnea and male-pattern baldness, as well as what you can do about them
  • How to prepare for masculinizing hormone therapy
  • What to expect during therapy and how long it will last
  • After-care that protects your overall well-being
At Svetlana Pyatigorskaya NP in Family Health PC in New York City, you receive masculinizing hormone therapy at a state-of-the-art facility. Your experienced nurse practitioner provides personalized attention, relying on a wealth of resources based on the most current interventions available. For the best care and the highest quality treatment during your gender transitioning, contact the clinic today  to start your masculinizing hormone therapy in a comfortable place, where you’re treated with the utmost respect.

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Svetlana Pyatigorskaya is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and American Board Anti Aging Health Practitioner. She lives and practicing in New York.
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