Guest guest Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I have some questions about hormones for people having to take hormones, particularly those who are undergoing sexual re-assignment process. Are there any herbs or formulas that people have used, or as anyone encountered any of these problems? Rozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi Rozz, Im not sure about what issues you are concerned about in particular. Do you mean herbs with a hormonal effect on top of hormonal supplements? I have treated one patient who was undergoing hormone therapy for gender reassignment, and the reduction in their testosterone levels and female hormones were making them feel very emotional and anxious, which they werent used to. Xiao Yao San worked a treat. I would say that, at a guess, it is fine to prescribe herbs that are oestrogenic or progesteronic etc if it is indicated in the TCM differentiation, this is no more going to cause problems than in a woman undergoing HRT. Most of the " hormonal " herbs are precursors or mild in action. Regards, Lea. , Rozz Lieght <Rusty7 wrote: > > I have some questions about hormones for people having to take hormones, > particularly those who are undergoing sexual re-assignment process. Are > there any herbs or formulas that people have used, or as anyone > encountered any of these problems? > > Rozz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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