Gender-confirming treatment options for transgender patients
| Transgender patients | Hormones | Desired effect | Surgery |
| Transwomen | Estrogens Estradiol Anti-androgens Spironolactone Cyproterone acetate GnRH agonists | Decrease in facial and body hair Decrease skin oiliness Increased breast tissue growth Redistribution of fat Reduction of spontaneous erections | Facial feminization Tracheal shave Breast augmentation Body contouring Vaginoplasty |
| Transmen | Testosterone | Deepening of the voice Increased facial and body hair Increased muscle mass Clitoromegaly Cessation of uterine bleeding | Chest reconstructive surgery Metoidioplasty Phalloplasty Testicular implants |
GnRH, gonadotropin-releasing hormone.