Self (or Sex) Affirmation Procedures are the
only effective and recommended treatment for this
condition.
Early diagnosis is imperative to reduce the trauma
which is experienced when there is a lack of treatment
and to enable the best health outcome for the
individual.
Effective treatment during adolescence includes
treatment with LHRH agonists or with sufficient
progestins (which stop the production of estrogens and
progesterone) to stop menstruation.
Hormone therapy in the form of intra-muscular
injection of testosterone suppresses menstruation and
brings male secondary sexual characteristics. Be aware of
drug interactions: testosterone increases anticoagulant
effect of warfarin, increases clearance of propranol,
increases the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas.
Available forms in Australia -
- Testosterone Cypionate also called
Depo-Testosterone (base is cottonseed oil)
and
- Testosterone Enanthate also called
Sustanon (base is sesame seed oil).
Enanthate or Cypionate
Check for allergy to sesame or cottonseed oil)
Males who experience transsexualism may benefit from
the assistance of a competent counsellor in dealing with
the trauma associated with the condition (PTSD).
