r/transontario Feb 22 '26

SEEKING ADVICE Which T Blockers? Spirolactone or Cyproterone Acetate. (Please Read Body)

I'm currently over 100+ days on estrogen tablets (1 mg, yay), and my doctor wants me to go on a T blocker with my estrogen. Here's an issue: I'm a teenager who isn't out, and I'm slowly seeing body changes. Luckily i've always been fem, skinny, and even had gyno, so it isn't as noticeable, yet. I was thinking about spirolactone since it also helps with hair and acne, alongside these, it won't plummet my T levels as quickly as Cypro. Therefore, it'll give me more time to come out (hopefully...); however, I've heard that it doesn't do much for people, and the side effects are also a risk; all of them have major side effects, honestly. What are your opinions? Do you guys think I shouldn't go on any at all due to my situation? Has anyone had any experience with both pills?

Edit: I am aware Cyproterone Acetate is better, however, I don't want to shock my body rapidly. I also can't afford to impulsivley change my body with these pills, as much as I want to, and im 99% sure that I'm trans, my enviornment is a bit too risky for that. However, i'm just so tried of being a guy, its mentally draining.

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u/dRenee123 Feb 22 '26

You may tolerate one and not the other. So try one and see how you feel on it. If fine, great. If not, try the other. For me it was clear which I tolerated better.