Androgen suppression
| Androgen suppression | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Testosterone suppression; Androgen ablation; Androgen deprivation |
Androgen suppression, also known as testosterone suppression, is a medical treatment to suppress or block the production or action of
male sex hormones
, typically in order to attempt to treat certain types of cancer that rely upon male hormones for its growth.
This is done by having the
female sex hormones, or by taking drugs called antiandrogens
.
Androgen suppression is employed in
transgender women, among other androgen-dependent
indications.
See also
References
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