Hormones and Gender Transition

This week Reactions is taking a look at the chemistry that happens in your body when someone transitions genders. A big part of gender transition is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This week, Reactions talks about the science of HRT and what happens when the body undergoes major shifts in estrogen and testosterone — two very powerful hormones.

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Producer:
Elaine Seward

Writer:
Elaine Seward

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Joshua Safer, M.D.
Vin Tangpricha, M.D.
Darcy Gentlemen, Ph.D.

Sources:
http://www.hemingways.org/GIDinfo/hrt_ref.htm
http://www.livescience.com/38324-what-is-estrogen.html
http://www.livescience.com/38963-testosterone.html
http://www.bodylogicmd.com/hormones-for-women/testosterone
http://www.transgendercare.com/medical/resources/tmf_program/tmf_program_regimens.asp
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/757128_4

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