The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight; Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol

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These treatments have fewer side effects, but the long-term outcomes are not yet known. There's a higher risk of complications from surgery in people who have previously had radiotherapy. Cao Y, Ma J. Body Mass Index, Prostate Cancer-Specific Mortality, and Biochemical Recurrence: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Prev Res (Phila Pa). 2011 Jan 13;4(4):486–501.

you may not be called for screening tests as you've changed your name on medical records – ask your GP to notify you for cervical and breast screening if you're a trans man with a cervix or breast tissueBaumann FT, Zopf EM, Bloch W. Clinical exercise interventions in prostate cancer patients: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Support Care Cancer. 2012;20(2):221–33. Hormone therapy may also be recommended after radiotherapy to reduce the chances of cancerous cells returning. Your MDT will be able to recommend what they feel are the best treatment options, but ultimately the decision is yours.

Hormone therapy shrinks the cancer and slows down its growth, wherever it has spread to in the body. It can’t cure the cancer, but it can keep it under control, often for years. It can also help manage symptoms of advanced cancer, such as bone pain. Ask your GP or pharmacist for advice if you're thinking about using a complementary therapy. Compounded bioidentical hormones If HRT does not help restore your sex drive, you might be offered a testosterone gel or cream. It can help improve sex drive, mood and energy levels.

But injections, pellets, cream or a vacuum pump may still help you get an erection, even if your desire for sex is low.

Based on the recommendations of doctors at the gender dysphoria clinic, you will be referred to a surgeon outside the clinic who is an expert in this type of surgery. I'm glad I did. The Hormone Cure was a crash course in how the body works (honestly, I've probably learned more about biology in the last year from reading nutrition books than I learned in my entire educational career). Proper hormone function is so vital to our well being but most of us know almost nothing about it. I'd never even heard of pregnenalone - but I should have, because it's the precursor hormone to almost all our other hormones - cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone etc. Mind you, from what Dr. Gottfriend says, even medical students don't learn much about hormones - th Like all treatments, hormone therapy can cause side effects. These are usually caused by low testosterone levels. Murad MH, Johnson, Kermott. Gynecomastia - evaluation and current treatment options. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2011 Mar;145. Haseen F, Murray LJ, Cardwell CR, O’Sullivan JM, Cantwell MM. The effect of androgen deprivation therapy on body composition in men with prostate cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cancer Surviv. 2010 Jun 1;4(2):128–39.Find the best product and delivery method for you. You can take estrogen in the form of a pill, patch, gel, vaginal cream, or slow-releasing suppository or ring that you place in your vagina. If you experience only vaginal symptoms related to menopause, estrogen in a low-dose vaginal cream, tablet or ring is usually a better choice than an oral pill or a skin patch. By this age, a teenager and the clinic team may be more confident about confirming a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. If desired, steps can be taken to more permanent treatments that fit with the chosen gender identity or as non-binary. Treatment for adults Physical activity and a healthy diet can help you stay a healthy weight. Read more about diet and physical activity. Strength and muscle loss Hot flushes or night sweats often improve within a few weeks. Other symptoms like mood changes and vaginal dryness can take a few months to improve.