Finasteride is one of many drugs used to feminize men thanks to shifting the androgen/estrogen balance to be in favor of estrogens; note similar side effects many here experience.
Hormone Treatment in Transsexuals
glbtss.colostate.edu/transge … exuals.doc
“… interference with the production of testosterone or its conversion to the potent metabolite 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can be exercised by drugs like spironolactone (AldactoneR) 100-200 mg/day. Finasteride is a potent 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor preventing the conversion of testosterone to DHT and therewith reducing its biological effect”
Some effects from hormone treatment designed to increase Estrogen in men (more listed in the document, ie gynecomastia):
"…Spontaneous erections are suppressed within 3 months but during erotic arousal erections still occur in the majority of our patients, evidencing the relative androgen-independence of this type of erection. Testicular volume is reduced by 25% within the first year of hormone use. "
“… Not infrequently male-to-female transsexuals complain of a dry skin and fragile nails. This is a consequence of the reduction in sebaceous gland activity following antiandrogen treatment.”
Other examples:
transgendercare.com/medical/ … gimens.asp
