| Effect . | Onset . | Maximum . |
|---|---|---|
| Redistribution of body fat | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decrease in muscle mass and strength | 3–6 mo | 1–2 y |
| Softening of skin/decreased oiliness | 3–6 mo | Unknown |
| Decreased sexual desire | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Decreased spontaneous erections | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Male sexual dysfunction | Variable | Variable |
| Breast growth | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased testicular volume | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased sperm production | Unknown | >3 y |
| Decreased terminal hair growth | 6–12 mo | >3 ya |
| Scalp hair | Variable | —b |
| Voice changes | None | —c |
| Effect . | Onset . | Maximum . |
|---|---|---|
| Redistribution of body fat | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decrease in muscle mass and strength | 3–6 mo | 1–2 y |
| Softening of skin/decreased oiliness | 3–6 mo | Unknown |
| Decreased sexual desire | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Decreased spontaneous erections | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Male sexual dysfunction | Variable | Variable |
| Breast growth | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased testicular volume | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased sperm production | Unknown | >3 y |
| Decreased terminal hair growth | 6–12 mo | >3 ya |
| Scalp hair | Variable | —b |
| Voice changes | None | —c |
Estimates represent clinical observations: Toorians et al. (149), Asscheman et al. (156), Gooren et al. (157).
Complete removal of male sexual hair requires electrolysis or laser treatment or both.
Familial scalp hair loss may occur if estrogens are stopped.
Treatment by speech pathologists for voice training is most effective.
| Effect . | Onset . | Maximum . |
|---|---|---|
| Redistribution of body fat | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decrease in muscle mass and strength | 3–6 mo | 1–2 y |
| Softening of skin/decreased oiliness | 3–6 mo | Unknown |
| Decreased sexual desire | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Decreased spontaneous erections | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Male sexual dysfunction | Variable | Variable |
| Breast growth | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased testicular volume | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased sperm production | Unknown | >3 y |
| Decreased terminal hair growth | 6–12 mo | >3 ya |
| Scalp hair | Variable | —b |
| Voice changes | None | —c |
| Effect . | Onset . | Maximum . |
|---|---|---|
| Redistribution of body fat | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decrease in muscle mass and strength | 3–6 mo | 1–2 y |
| Softening of skin/decreased oiliness | 3–6 mo | Unknown |
| Decreased sexual desire | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Decreased spontaneous erections | 1–3 mo | 3–6 mo |
| Male sexual dysfunction | Variable | Variable |
| Breast growth | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased testicular volume | 3–6 mo | 2–3 y |
| Decreased sperm production | Unknown | >3 y |
| Decreased terminal hair growth | 6–12 mo | >3 ya |
| Scalp hair | Variable | —b |
| Voice changes | None | —c |
Estimates represent clinical observations: Toorians et al. (149), Asscheman et al. (156), Gooren et al. (157).
Complete removal of male sexual hair requires electrolysis or laser treatment or both.
Familial scalp hair loss may occur if estrogens are stopped.
Treatment by speech pathologists for voice training is most effective.
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