Using hormone therapy for cosmetic purposes

I wanted to bring this topic here because @Istoria mentioned it in a post I wrote over at a women's salon, where she was talking about taking certain blockers to manage hair growth, and even mentioning how she took some hormones to help increase her breast size since she feels that’s a more natural way to handle things than surgery... she claimed to be a doctor and said this is totally accepted practice in the USA, though apparently, it hasn't quite reached our shores yet... honestly, it sounds a little too good to be true, or like my friend put it, "kind of sick"... what do you guys think? Does anyone know anything about this kind of "beauty hack"? I won't ramble on too long, so here is a copy/paste of her posts:

To get the most effective results with hair removal, you really have to look at why the hair grows in the first place, which is due to the male hormones that every woman carries, even if just in tiny amounts; once you tackle those male hormones, you're essentially getting rid of body hair altogether.

The easiest way is through pills; Androcur 50mg, just one tablet a day until you notice the hair is gone (usually takes about a month), and after that, just one or two tablets a month is enough, depending on how much hair you had to deal with.
I did this myself and I am perfectly smooth now.
Side effects? Definitely don't take them while pregnant, and like any medication taken long-term in high doses, it can cause liver issues.
Price? A box of 50 is about $101, so it's pricey, but when you consider you're only taking one or two a month, it actually lasts a really long time.

I haven't noticed any side effects, and these pills aren't exactly hormones themselves; they are more like "blockers" that kill off the male hormones in your body (honestly, if you ever want to make an ex or a boyfriend temporarily impotent as a little revenge, just give him a dose of Androcur!)
I hadn't tried them before, but I started because of the hair; I just couldn't face shaving every single week anymore.
If you go to a general practitioner, they’ll probably think you’ve lost your mind, but since I studied medicine in Italy, I came up with the idea using my own medical knowledge—though, of course, I still consulted with a professor of endocrinology. It turned out great; I started this a year ago and I'm still so happy with it.
You can do all sorts of things with it; you can control the development of female characteristics (like breasts and hips), you can get rid of hair, or you could even kill yourself if you don't know what you're doing (liver failure from incorrect hormone levels).

Well, I'm not actually a doctor since I don't have a job...
The principle is simple: male hormones trigger hair growth, so if you deal with the male hormones, the hair has nothing to grow from.
Testing is definitely necessary, and it's recommended to monitor your hormone levels by repeating tests every four months (really, one blood test is all you need to see everything clearly).
As for getting your figure back, yes, it's possible; women produce higher levels of male hormones during pregnancy than usual, which lowers their female hormones, and while the body balances itself out eventually, you can speed that process up with medication.
I'm telling you, hormones are what define everyone's body shape; just look at a baby, physically they are all the same when born and you can only tell the sex by the genitals, right? That's because there's no hormonal influence on the body yet.

It isn't completely risk-free, so getting the dosage right is super important; if you stick to the plan, you should be fine.
I found out this method is used in the USA just a few months ago, so it's not surprising that doctors here in America don't even realize yet that women carry lower levels of male hormones than people think, or that hair doesn't just grow because of skin issues... goodness gracious.[/SIZE]

Look, I’m pretty much dead set against hormone therapy. I think messing with your hormones is a dangerous game you shouldn't play just to fix things like birth control, body hair, or acne.
My cousin was barely sixteen when she started taking hormones just to deal with breakouts. 😱
I mean, the kid could barely even get her period started properly.

Don't get me wrong, I get people dealing with actual medical issues—like when your glands are malfunctioning or your blood hormone levels are legitimately off.
But that's different. Dealing with a few extra hairs on your leg, some acne, or deciding on birth control? That’s just normal life. It doesn't require playing chemist with your entire system.

Have you ever tried any kind of hormone therapy?
A few of my girlfriends were really pushing me toward birth control, acting like it was this amazing thing with absolutely zero side effects and everything, but I ended up passing on it because I just didn't feel like that was a convincing enough reason for me to start

"She was taking hormones to increase her breast size because she thinks that’s more natural than just taking hormones"—I honestly don't even follow the logic there. It's like saying you're eating organic sugar instead of processed sugar to be "natural." Like, okay?

And just to clear things up, I didn't say they were pills; I meant they're administered via injections. I actually spent all of yesterday putting together a massive, detailed thread about the whole thing, but I ended up not posting it. You really have to walk on eggshells with the local moderators here; you never know what might get flagged or taken down if you aren't careful.

Anyway, everything I have to say is pretty much laid out above, so I think I'll just leave it at that and hold my tongue before I get too carried away.

It feels way more natural than getting implants, I was just typing this in a rush since I'm stuck at work right now so 😁

No worries if you aren't feeling it, but honestly, you seem like the only one here who actually knows what they're talking about, so... I really hope I didn't offend you because that truly wasn't my intention! It’s just that this topic is so fascinating to me, especially since, you know, like tons of other women out there, there are definitely things I'd love to change about myself in a much more natural and painless way—like dealing with unwanted hair or whatever...

Hmm, you mentioned 50 capsules... :/ I think I’ll run that by my doctor and see what they have to say about it.

Why would anyone go against nature anyway? But then there's that argument, "I'm just tired of shaving my legs all the time." 🙄Like, I'm only 16 years old.

Morgan Torres said:But why would anyone want to go against nature?

I don't think that logic really holds up, though, because if we followed that rule, women wouldn't bother getting ready at all—think about everything from push-up bras and high heels to makeup and beyond... all of that could be considered "going against nature."

I honestly feel like using hormone therapy is going to be viewed similarly to how people look at plastic surgery later on... it’s just that most people haven't quite wrapped their heads around it yet, so they tend to get a little nervous about it.

Carol Kim14 said:Hmm... you mentioned fifty capsules in there, which sounds like a lot, I won't lie. I think I'll have to run that by my doctor and see what they actually think about that dosage.

I know, those bulk packs feel like total overkill, but honestly, they just don't sell them in smaller amounts.

Morgan Torres said:But why go against nature? Though, I get the whole "I really don't want to spend my life shaving my legs" thing—it's like, I'm only sixteen, you know?🙄

Well, are things like breast implants or laser hair removal considered "natural" then?

That’s exactly it! Honestly, I was actually plucking my eyebrows this morning, and I'm totally with you on the whole "let nature take its course" debate... It’s kind of funny when you think about how much we obsess over this stuff, because even back in the Middle Ages, women would go to such extremes pulling out their hair just to get a higher forehead. Even then, people were calling them out for it, almost like it was a sin according to the Church, but clearly, it didn't really change the beauty standards of the time either.

It’s honestly wild how much our hormones can mess with our heads, too—take postpartum depression, for example, which basically happens because your body is dealing with this massive, totally unbalanced hormonal rollercoaster right after giving birth; it’s the exact same kind of chemical chaos that can trigger depression for women going through menopause.
On top of that, there’s actually been research showing that women with higher levels of testosterone tend to be more likely to switch up their sexual partners.

And just to clear up some common misconceptions, hormone therapies are primarily used for gender transition processes, rather than being some sort of magic fix for surgery like people often assume.
The truth is, hormones have the power to shift your physical appearance so drastically that you might look like a total stranger to your own mother.

Nicole Barrett69 said:To be clear, I didn't say they were swallowed; they're administered via injection. I actually put together an entire thread on this yesterday, but I held off on posting it. You really have to watch your step with what you share when dealing with local moderators.

Well, that's exactly why I wrote that. Now I'm confused. Are we talking capsules or injections?

Carol Kim14 said:I guess that's why I wrote that in the first place... now I'm just sitting here feeling totally confused. Are we talking capsules or injections?

Well, you actually have both options available, really. Typically, you'd use the pills if you're looking to suppress those hormones, whereas the injections are what people go for when they want to introduce them back into the system.

Hormones can make your life a complete nightmare; unfortunately, I’m living proof. If everything else is functioning normally, I wouldn't change a thing. Things can spiral out of control incredibly fast, and once you cross that line, there's no turning back. I messed up by taking those Red Bull weight loss pills, and now my system hasn't stabilized in months.

DO NOT TAKE THEM, even if they guarantee you'll end up looking like Apple.🙂

Sophia Perez79 said:Hormones can absolutely turn your life upside down, and honestly, I’m living proof of that. I wouldn't change a thing about what was said if everything else checks out, because things can spiral into an "unplanned journey" so fast you won't even see it coming... I really messed up by taking those Red Bull weight loss pills, and now I've been struggling to get my system back on track for months...

DON'T TAKE THEM EVEN IF THEY PROMISE YOU'LL END UP LOOKING LIKE APPLE🙂

Look, the whole idea of losing weight through hormones is basically a fairy tale for kids; sure, hormones can totally transform how you look, but they aren't actually a tool for shedding pounds.

The body is pretty good at balancing its own hormones naturally, but it's a slow burn—you're usually looking at a process that takes anywhere from six to twelve months to settle down.

Sophia Perez79 said:Honestly, hormones can make your life an absolute nightmare, and I’m living proof of that. If everything else seems fine, I wouldn't change a thing, because things can spiral out of control so fast when you aren't expecting it... I made the mistake of messing around with those Red Bull weight loss pills, and now my body just won't settle back down after all this time...

DON'T TAKE THEM EVEN IF THEY PROMISE YOU'LL END UP LOOKING LIKE AN APPLE🙂

So, how did you actually get your hands on those pills, was it a prescription from your doctor or something?
I'm also wondering what you mean by not being able to stabilize—if you could share a few more details, I'd love to understand better since I've never tried them myself and I'm just trying to wrap my head around it...

Nancy Garcia97 said:How did you even get those pills? Was it a prescription from your doctor or what?
I don't follow what you mean by "not being able to stabilize." Could you be a bit more specific? I've never used them myself, so I'm just trying to wrap my head around what that actually looks like...

She probably just grabbed some Red Bull on her own. The side effects aren't exactly subtle—you're looking at everything from annoying stuff like dry mouth to serious issues like high blood pressure and tachycardia. It’s supposed to be strictly doctor-supervised, usually reserved for people dealing with obesity (BMI over 30) when diet and lifestyle changes just aren't cutting it.

What really fascinates me, though, is growth hormone—the stuff Apple and Snoop Dogg use. Honestly, it doesn't seem to have any real downsides. 🤷

Angela Wright said:She probably just decided to start taking Red Bull on her own without asking anyone first. I mean, the side effects are pretty hard to ignore—you could be dealing with anything from annoying dry mouth to much scarier stuff like high blood pressure or a racing heart, among other things. Usually, that kind of thing is strictly managed by a doctor, specifically for people struggling with obesity—I'm talking a BMI over 30—where diet and lifestyle changes just aren't cutting it alone.

What really catches my eye, though, is that growth hormone everyone talks about using, the stuff you see stars like Apple and Snoop Dogg lean into; it feels like there aren't any real downsides to it, right? 🤷

Actually, growth hormone can have some seriously nasty side effects if you aren't careful. Just look at one example: it can cause bones to grow in places they absolutely shouldn't. Isn't that enough reason to make sure you never, ever mess around with it without professional supervision?

Nicole Barrett69 said:Growth hormone can definitely have some pretty nasty side effects. Just look at one example: bones growing where they absolutely shouldn't. Isn't that enough reason to stop playing doctor with it yourself?

I caught a segment on this on TV a little while back. Even the doctors interviewed couldn't point to any serious negative side effects. There wasn't even a mention of bone growth issues. For the most part, it seems to just torch body fat, kick your metabolism into overdrive, and tone you up perfectly without you ever having to lift a single weight. It’s still illegal here, obviously, but people are constantly ordering it online. I actually knew about this guy in the States who had a pituitary tumor; after his surgery, he gained a massive amount of weight because his hormones were all over the place. His doctor put him on growth hormone, and in just two months, the transformation was nothing short of miraculous.

Angela Wright said:I was watching this segment on TV just the other day about it, and honestly, even the doctors they interviewed couldn't point to any major negative side effects. They didn't mention anything about bone growth issues either. From what I gather, it basically works by melting away body fat, revving up your metabolism, and really toning you out without you ever having to lift a single heavy weight at the gym. It’s still technically against the regulations here in the States, but people are constantly ordering it online. I actually heard about this one guy who was legally prescribed it because he had a pituitary tumor; after his surgery, he gained a massive amount of weight due to some crazy hormonal imbalance. His doctor put him on growth hormone, and man, in just two months, the transformation was absolutely mind-blowing.

Of course, he's right that it works, but if you start using it without actual medical expertise, you could end up facing some truly unimaginable side effects.