easily, and feel generally more alert. However, appetite usually increases, so one may gain weight because of increased caloric intake and increased muscle mass. Body odors (skin and urine) change. They become less "sweet" or "musky" and become more "tangly" or "metallic." Emotions change. Aggressive and dominant feelings may increase. Male hormones do not: Significantly decrease the size of the breasts. However, they may soften somewhat. Change the shape or size of bone structure. However, they may change the bone density slightly. Androgen AdministrationAndrogens can be delivered in several diffrent methods: Intramuscular injection. Less liver stress than oral delivery. Pain and slight infection risk from hypodermic needle usage. Sustained-release intramuscular preparations (hormone suspended in oil) are recommended; water-based preparations are not recommended because they would have to be injected every day. Transdermal film. Less liver stress than oral delivery. Multiple simultaneous patches required for pre-op dosage. Steady hormone level if multiple patches are applied on staggered dates. The patches are meant to be applied to a post-surgical genital site. Sublingual/Bucosal. Uncoated tablets can be placed under the tongue or between the cheek and gum. Consider this a blend of transdermal and oral methods: if most of the drug is absorbed sublingually or bucosally, then one gains the same benefit to the liver as transdermal delivery; however, some is also dissolved in the saliva and swallowed. Oral. Fairly steady hormone level if the dose is divided into twice or thrice-daily takings. There is more stress on the liver than parenteral delivery since it has to process the hormones multiple times. Absorption of oral preparations varies greatly among individuals. With some the absorption is poor; in that case, another delivery method is indicated. Current Androgens Used in FTM Hormone Replacement TherapiesTestosterone Cypionate Brand...
