Hormone Replacement Therapy

Effects

• Fewer erections and a decrease in ejaculation

  Starts

  1 - 3 months

  Peaks

  3 - 6 months

• Less interest in sex

  Starts

  1 - 3 months

  Peaks

  12 - 24 months

• Slower scalp hair loss

  Starts

  1 - 3 months

  Peaks

  12 - 24 months

• Softer, less oily skin

  Starts

  3 - 6 months

  Peaks

  3 - 6 months

• Less muscle mass

  Starts

  3 - 6 months

  Peaks

  12 - 24 months

• Breast development

  Starts

  3 - 6 months

  Peaks

  24 - 36 months

• Smaller testicles

  Starts

  3 - 6 months

  Peaks

  24 - 36 months

• More body fat

  Starts

  3 - 6 months

  Peaks

  24 - 60 months

• Less facial and body hair growth

  Starts

  6 - 12 months

  Peaks

  36 months