Some Typical Hormone Regimens (
http://www.annelawrence.com/regimens.html)
Oral estrogens:
estradiol (e.g., Estrace® or Estrofem®), 6-8 mg daily; OR
estradiol valerate (e.g., Progynova®), 6-8 mg daily; OR
conjugated equine estrogens (e.g., Premarin®), 5 mg daily; OR
ethinyl estradiol (e.g., Estinyl®), 100 mcg (0.1 mg) daily (NOT RECOMMENDED) OR
Transdermal estrogen:
estradiol (e.g., Climara®, Estraderm®, or equivalent), two 0.1 mg patches, applied simultaneously; OR
Injectable (intramuscular) estrogen (NOT RECOMMENDED):
estradiol valerate (e.g., Delestrogen®), 20 mg IM every two weeks.
Oral anti-androgens:
spironolactone (e.g., Aldactone®), 100-300 mg daily in divided doses; OR
cyproterone acetate (e.g., Androcur®), 100-150 mg daily.
Oral progestins:
medroxyprogesterone (e.g., Provera®), 5-10 mg daily; OR
micronized progesterone (e.g., Prometrium®), 100 mg twice daily; OR
Injectable (intramuscular) progestins:
medroxyprogesterone (e.g., Depo-Provera®), 50 mg every two weeks; OR
progesterone in oil, 50 mg every two weeks.