Types of female sex hormones. The two main female sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone. Although testosterone is considered a male hormone, females also produce and need a small amount of this, too.
Estrogen is the primary “female” hormone. It is involved in many of the physical and emotional changes seen in transition. Estrogen may be given as a pill, by injection, or by a number of skin preparations such as a gel, spray, or a patch. Pills are convenient, cheap and effective, but are less safe if you smoke or are older than 35
