DHT blockers...

[Kronopticon]

Hi everyone, now, i've been thinking about making some small steps in transition, or at least to make myself more passable, and so, i've been considering DHT (dyhydrotestosterone) blockers. or at least, herbal solutions which have DHT blocking properties such as "saw palmetto", im curious if anyone else has tried something like this, as i've read a lot about the effects it can produce, such as thinning out hair follicles, reducing muscle, reducing libido (which is fine for me, because my libido is... considerable), and possibly might tighten my larynx, making my voice slightly higher.

So what are everyone's thoughts on this? and possible solutions that would work better, or possibly more effective DHT blockers which are readily available without the shame of having to see a doctor...

[ponylady]

1st:

messing with your body's hormonal balance is allways messy, so don't be surprised if there are undesireable sideeffects.

2nd:

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check them out, for example:

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http://www.tgboards.com

[Kronopticon]

Thanks PL, i always knew it was gonna be messy, but there's only one way to find out. although thats why im not jumping straight into legitimate DHT blockers, to make it a more gradual transition.

Thanks for the links xxx

[bound_jenny]

I asked a friend who takes saw palmetto, but it's just for prostate health. He's been taking it now for five years or so, and swears by it. His bladder capacity increased quite a bit so he doesn't have to go two or three times a night anymore and can hold it until morning. But it took a couple of months for the benefits to start being felt.

But you have to be in the right age bracket (40+) to really benefit from that.

Jenny.