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You are correct in that such a low dose for a short period of time is unlikely to have major problems, but HRT is not a risk-free treatment. It increases risk o
by 0xy 6y ago
You are correct in that such a low dose for a short period of time is unlikely to have major problems, but HRT is not a risk-free treatment. It increases risk of heart disease, stroke, blood clots and more.
- fwip 6y agoIn studies of post-menopausal cis women, that's correct, extended use is associated with those things. (Also, I think some of those were done with Premarin, which is no longer widely used?) There has been unfortunately few studies done on transgender people or on young people. (I welcome any links to studies you have!)
- mobilejdral 6y agoIf you are taking non-bioidentical hormones yes, but if you are taking bioidentical hormones it is a different story.
- LyndsySimon 6y agoMy understanding is that serum estrogen levels are strongly correlated to increased risk of heart disease in men.