So here is my announcement that I'm stopping testosterone at 3 years into my FtM Transition. v v My social media links: Twitter: / callmeladdie Instagram: / callmeladdi. . Facebook: /
Thank you so much for sharing this. I have plans on stopping t when i have gotten most of the permanent changes like voice and body hair. There is not a lot of information about trans men going off t so your documentation is going to be really helpfull!
@@annanas12312 yes, but i am experiencing a lot of negative side effects affecting my health, so I am stopping when I have gotten most of the changes I want before stopping:)
@@arnebjarne7697 ok I just hope everything is ok with you bc for me it was extremely bad feeling to go back to female. it was the worst for me. because when the body is female AND male, it contradicts and feels ..lets say weird. When you want to detransition anyway, I would think about stop T . before there are anymore changes. So it would not as bad as it was for me.
@@annanas12312 I was able to pass before t, so i am hoping i am lucky and not too much change going off t. I am planning on pursuing phalloplasty so that my body feels more aligned, if i dont like how i end up looking off t, i can always go back on.
Hey Laddie, just wanna say I appreciate how open and honest you are (especially in this video). I know there's so much negative stigma around stopping T. At the end of the day, you need to do what's best for you and your health. 💜 Gonna support you through it all. Super interested in the video diaries you mentioned. Always think it's a cool idea to document stuff and get information out there to help others. Very best of luck with it all! Sending lots of love your way 💜
In a weird way I'm kind of excited to see and document how everything changes and also to get back into the gym and defy the odds🤣💪 I'll keep ya updated and thanks for all the support ❤️
I'm a trans guy who's plan is to go off of T after a couple of years of changes but hoping to keep looking masc, so the info you're gonna be putting out is really indispensable! :D
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Miles Mckena go off T a while back? I don't think he looks any different to when he was on T! I hope it goes well for you Toby, your health is so important! And like you said said, I'm sure you'll be able to maintain your muscle mass with exercise, you're right, you don't need to take T to body build, I'm sure your mum's muscular genes will help too 😂 good luck! X
This place of getting off t and building muscles 💪 is exactly where I am now, it is pretty hard to find anyone documenting on that. I’m glad and grateful to follow your process as long as you are confortable sharing 👍👍👍
I am 8 years on T and wanting to go off. I did get a hysterectomy but I was able to keep one ovary that wasn’t damaged. I am meeting with my endocrinologist next month. Hoping my ovary will still be functional after being so long on T. How are you feeling being off T after taking it for so long? I am pretty nervous.
Hey Laddie. Whatever you're going through, we will support you. I am one of those people who'd prefer identity affirmation over my health cos I'm crazy and not taking care of myself at times. I just would be so upset if all my T progress gets reset and my shark week comes back, but if you know it but your health really is on the line while taking T, then nobody should tell you what to do. All I hope is that youre happy and find a good place. Maybe there are doctors who can help your issues on T. Maybe a lower dosage again might work? Have you considered a hysterectomy? Maybe that's important. Anyway, take Care Laddie.
Unfortunately the idea of hysterectomy is the issue as I'd hate to be fully dependent on the healthcare system for anything really, actually as soon as I got up from posting it today I found I had another atrophy infection and have been on the phone to 111 😭😭 honestly although some progress might go back (my voice won't which is the main thing) and I'm now kinda excited (and nervous) to see what'll happen off testosterone, plus I can't wait to not have to deal with being ill all the time😭 thanks for all the support though!
@@MxMorphling The thing with a hysterectomy is that you can leave your ovaries in- that’s what I’m planning to do. I’ve actually been considering stopping T myself. I’m happy with my progress and I feel very much similar to how you describe.
I really appreciate how open and honest you are about all of these things! Also its brilliant that youre comfortable documenting this because while I dont plan to get off T any time soon if I start getting health issues because of T then it will help so much to see someone else go through going off T while still working to stay masculine! Theres seriously not enough info or documentation about this stuff. I'm really interested about how your body fat redistribution and body hair changes, cause I know thats what I would be the most worried about if I was to go off of T!
It takes plenty of courage to share this, esp for stopping testosterone. I’ve met some trans masc people who just stopped t in a sudden without any medical care. I think this topic is necessary to be talked about, excited for your next vid
Yeah I mean I'm in contact with my specialist and will be speaking to them through the process so hopefully they can help me out with anything but yeah my next video with my initial measurements and thoughts will be out soon
Omg we have the same bat plushy! I’m so glad you’ve made this video, especially now. I’ve been on T for 8 1/2 months and I’m thinking of stopping it soon… I love what it’s done for me but there are many things I don’t want to have to deal with medically for the rest of my life. I found I’m more gender fluid but being on testosterone has helped me so much and it was the best decision I’ve ever made to start it. Your videos, back to when you got top surgery, have helped me so much and I’m thankful that you’re here and being you. Thank you Laddie (*´꒳`*) If you could talk about blocking out other’s opinions of you while you experience being off of testosterone? I have trouble not letting people’s view of me effect how I express myself.
Wishing you the best of luck and health. Thank you for making this video. There does seem to be a lot of drama around stopping T, so thank you for being so honest and open. Good news about the hair thing if you do go back on T. I have so many hats. I hate going out without a hat. Apparently, my grandfather wouldn't go out without one and only a few people knew he was bald. My son too...we are the mad hatters... Training montage sounds fun!! Loads of love to you 💜
You do what’s best for you. I applaud you keeping your health on the forefront. There was a lot said in this video of what you want to do and what results you are looking for. What has worked for me is cross one bridge at a time and celebrate each successful crossing not matter how big or small. It may also help keep your mentality on track and not get overwhelmed. Keep those workouts going and you will keep those shoulders large and in charge! The series you create will be awesome! Just hope we don’t see puking haha! Your hair hasn’t left the kingdom😂 Always supporting you bro!❤️
Ahaha yes we're blocking my hair from leaving the kingdom🤣🤣 I've actually come more to terms with things in a better way since I filmed this. I'm now excited to see how it all turns out and if I want to go back on I have that option but me going off might also be a chance to explore that sprinkle of fluidity ✌️ Always appreciate the support ❤️
@@MxMorphling yo I was thinking a while back “I wonder if Laddish would ever come off T for more fluidity?” I think you will like it! I am pretty fluid myself just no T. I am usually mistaken for a dude anyway haha! I was also happy to hear you’re in a better spot from when filming this. And the last thing I wanted to tell you is I asked my top surgeon too about boobage growing back and I made him swear on his life😂 they wouldn’t come back. I know you have that bump but I learned they leave some tissue behind cuz if they took it all we would look concave (like a breast cancer patient). I know you know a lot just making conversation 😘 The Philadelphia trans conference is in person 2022! Get over here!👍🏾I lied, THE LAST THING, is when I wrote my first science lab in high school (is that secondary school there?) it was like a half a page and I got an F! Lololol! I didn’t know I had to write the whole entire thing when the teacher saw we all did it😂😂😂…… your journey will be great and you will experience and learn along the way! T will always be there for you and if you want any more hormone diversity birth control is a good route for no periods lack there of T! Your a good dude! Let’s see a science video!
Thank you for sharing. I’ve been planning to stop T. Just because I feel good where I am and I don’t feel the need for T anymore. So thank you for sharing.
OOOH! ¡Hey there! Im starting T next month and I've always thought that I do not want to depend on T like forever. Thanks for sharing, its suuuuper helpfull. I'm thinking about taking T for a few months or years to get the permanent changes. SOOO, I will be watching your journey, as always. I'm deeply sorry for the bad effects that your going through and I'm glad you are taking care of your health!!! Lot of love from another trans-masculine-fluid (non-binary? mabye) person :)
Thank you for sharing this. I couldn't imagine going off T. I recently got a full hysto to prevent atrophy. I mostly got it because my cycles came back. There is also Estrogen cream you can apply down there to prevent atrophy. Most people don't experience this, but the one time I had to go off of T, my organs never stopped being in pain for an entire year. It was the worst pain I've ever been through. I was so bloated. E was a demon in my body.
I went cold turkey off sustanon. Was scared of hair loss too. Was not a fun time, had a lot of pain all over my body, mostly my chest. (I suspect rapid muscle loss and fat redistribution) I was not working out. My chest turned into balloons and were the most painful, however has calmed down after time. Almost like swelling honestly, so incase you do get that despite top, I would think it would go away anyway. My voice stayed deep but sounds softer and can't project as loud. Still have body hair, just looks lighter. Hairline hasn't changed since coming off however I haven't lost any more hair. My face went back to the way it was but darker, thicker eyebrows stayed, jaw at the side stayed wider. I still feel the peaks of T eventhough I don't take it now, which is a bit bizzare. I was VERY tired and slept a lot in the first month or two. Fat redistribution and muscle loss isn't complete yet but I expect it will eventually. I get spotting but no full period however I started the mini pill a week after stopping. My voice makes people still gender me as male, but I can also pass as female if I lighten my voice and not dress so masculinly. (which I can do now). So that's quite fun to know that I can switch any day if I want to. I should have talked to an endo before coming off but I didn't, so I don't know if starting the mini pill made things worse for me. Good luck.
Thanks for the info! Just a question, did you have top surgery before this swelling issue or have you not? (Sorry if that's too personal) And I'm going to try to maintain workouts during going off, a month or two of pain doesn't seem too bad for the long run as I've been having issues on T anyway 🤣 but yeah it should be interesting to see what happens and changes.
@@MxMorphling No I didn't have any surgery so it may not apply to you, but the pain in my chest was the main thing really bothering me when I came off T, as well as the tiredness. Hopefully you'll be able to push through it if you also feel tired. I ended up napping in the afternoons 😂 It's been 5 months now and those side effects went away by about 3 months I'd say. In the last month my hips have re-gained some fat like pre-T. I'm happy to answer any questions
Thanks for the answer! Yeah I'm gonna try and push through it and take some natural energy boosting supplements and get enough sleep so I can still workout. I'm not crazy worried about bigger hips but I guess we'll find out how that goes🤣 if I have any questions I'll put them here when I think of them!
Oh everything you mentioned would be so good for education, as so many of us are just out here feeling like guinea pigs with transition and we always have to be the experts with the people often treating us. I’d also be interested to find out how it affects you emotionally/mentally coming off t, as before I started t I felt anxious all the time and on the verge of tears constantly (TBF I am 45 and people have suggested this might have been peri-menopause) - I felt so unstable mentally and I found it impossible to pick out what triggers were and what made it worse. I always worry that if I stopped I’d go back to feeling like I’m on the verge of a breakdown constantly.
I got 2 bottles for my first prescription and that was all I took. It lasted me 5 months. Might go on it again in the future but I'm very happy with where I am right now.
It would be nice to see a video of you talking about /with other trans guys who have been on T and come off maybe with photos or something of different guys.
I was under the impression that "shortening of life span" and effects on organs are just the normal difference between cis men and women, so unless there's something beyond that going on...I feel like it's unfair (of doctor's, especially) to characterize it as so harmful...
Oh no they did mention how it's just the difference between that but it's still a shortening of life compared to what I used to etc, although that's like not the reason I went off but I get you x
I'm only one cis person who originally found you (and other channels) from back when I was questioning my own gender and then stuck around to keep educating myself and even later on into it all actually stuck around because you seem like a really nice fella. So I don't think I'm the most qualified person to make any comments, actually? But I've decided to leave this comment anyway to let you know that I think that you're making a well-founded decision and that anyone who takes this to mean you're "not really trans" or that you're making a mistake or that you don't deserve their support anymore because of a medical decision you make, mostly, for your own health can kindly sod off. They can mind their own business and you are literally just making a decision that's hopefully for the best for your life, not for anyone else. And I know it's probably way easier for me to see it that way because I have zero stakes in this. But in an unexpected turn of events this is also an opportunity for you to provide that niche content that you've been talking about in the video and from a purely, let's say, scientific (and/or outside) perspective this is also just very interesting stuff, more data to be added to our understanding of HRT and hormones in general etc. So, if for no other reason than that, I'd still be very excited and curious about your plans to document how your journey continues on with these new plans of yours. I wish you nothing but the best! Keep it up & take care 😉
Thanks for all the lovely words! I was very stressed about the whole idea for ages and the other night I decided to change my perspective and now I'm actually rather intrigued to see what happens to me and document it! I'm happy that my voice stays low and I keep some facial hair but the body shape and muscles will be something I can work on. Wish ya the best too✨✌️
Idk how well known/researched this is.. but my gender clinician was talking with me about options of going off T but not menstruating and he was saying how there's an option to have a hysterectomy but keep the ovaries?! So you can have a hysto (and so don't get periods) but you don't have to take any hrt bc you're producing you're own hormones still.. Idk, I thought that might some useful info for peeps who relate to wanting to stop T for health/hair loss reasons, but are dysphoric about periods
This is true! My mom had a hysto and the doc kept her ovaries for that very reason (producing hormones). If he were to do a full hysto it would have increased her chances for heart disease.
Thanks for sharing, I went off t for a year and couldnt find any info about what would happen, so it's cool you are gonna document your journey! I felt totally fine that whole year, i took the birth control pill without the week break to stop my period (mostly worked) and kept working out to maintain my muscle mass, which didn't reduce much luckily. My hair also got thicker again and regrew some at the temples. I ultimately decided to start t again at a lower dose than before though because my body hair DISSAPPEARED (I thought it was permanent but nope) and my hips and thighs got wider despite working out a bunch. My beard also got thinner and grew way slower which I didn't like and my face softened so I looked younger. All in all glad I did it as it was easier to cry again and process some sad life stuff, but thought I'd share what I went through in case anyone was curious!
I've 'growled' to you a fair bit (first time watching you I growled were you taking your physics studies seriously enough lol). But always had a soft spot for you Laddie. I wish you the very best - your plan sounds well thought out and well planned. One thing I'd add (TW?)..... Beware the estrogen mood swings around your cycle coming back (if you had them). Birth control can help with this and some even stop periods full stop. (Da boom..... periods....full stop..) There's a good chance your hairline will regrow. It's a journey as much as a destination. Go well.
Hey! I mentioned in the video I really don't feel dysphoric about the idea of periods so now worries there but yes estrogen mood swings will be interesting to have again🤣 also, don't worry about my physics studies I'm a hard worker and have been achieving a first in my degree so far :)
@@MxMorphling yeah I wasn't being very clear. I just meant you've got a potential double whammy ahead. The challenge is not just the loss of the 'good' effects of T, but also the regaining of the 'bad' effects of E. Birth control can stop the 'bad' parts of E so u can concentrate on the rest. You'll know best when the time comes. All the best.
My girlfriend is trans and she actually gained muscle and became much stronger after going on E! So it is also very individual, hopefully going back to "being on E" doesn't reduce your progress :) When I went on T I actually got a little weaker but my muscles look larger, they're just decorative lmao
Great info! Please talk more about the atrophy and pain that youre going through. I'd like to know how that started and how long you were on T. Thank you!!!!!
This video comes just at the right time for me! :D I'm currently decreasing my T dose and plan on completely going off T over the next few weeks, after being on it for 11 months. I already tried quitting cold turkey twice but the side effects were too strong, so I hope this time it will be better.. I already planned to go off T once I got all the changes I want and now I'm finally at that point. I also do it bc I got really bad acne from T that just won't go away and I hope it will get better again off T. Really not looking forward to my menstrual cycle coming back, though. In any case, I'd be really interested in hearing what your experiences will be! :)
I've been off cold turkey just under two weeks so it'll be interesting to see how my body reacts! Hopefully it'll be bareable for me🤷♂️ I hope it's better for you too!
You may already be aware, but there’s always a possibility for you to take hair medication like finasteride for your hairline whether you continue off or on T, I’ve heard it works for over 90% of people who use it. and possibly speak to a dermatologist if it’s something that’s concerning you if you haven’t already, they’ll be able to help determine whether balding is something likely to happen (although I think your hairline looks fine and looks like it’s just masculinised)
You aren't alone with this. I'm going through this, too. It's intimidating. I love my hair. Been spending today wondering if I should change my mind. Last shot October 11. Thanks for posting this.
I know this video is 2 years old but you should have used ravita shpoo and condtioner. I did and it does work but expensive though. There is a really low chance the breat tissue would ever grow back too much of it was removed.
Fully support you for focusing on your health and having the courage to share it with us all, good luck. I've been trying to find out information about some thing similar for ages now buts it's all so confusing - is it possible to have a partial hysterectomy that will mean I won't be reliant on being given testosterone (because that's also a big no for me) but my periods could never come back? (Like the removal of a womb but no ovaries etc. As I've seen there's a difference between hysterectomy and ochiorectomy or however it's spelt but applying them to a trans man is beyond confusing?
I left a whole long comment but it wasn't actually put through, that hurt like a bitch [Time stamped and all] Summarized though, I'm so grateful for you creating this video!! Thank you for all that you do and I wanted to give you a word of advice, I'd generally ask permission but this is a comment lol: So I'm a transman pre-T but I have been transitioning physically (exercise wise), socially, ect. For over a year and I must say that I recommend consistency My goal in exercising every single day wasn't that I had to but in that I didn't want my chest at the same size that they were and have been and my goal is being accomplished every time that I exercise whether I see it yet or not; so in your case, I definitely see now and the next few weeks being the best time for you to go ahead and utilize consistency to its utmost because you're more on T now than you will be in the next month or 2 so if you get the ball rolling early, your consistency will already be foundational and you'll be able to up it when and if necessary because of the estrogen overtake I'm so grateful you aren't dysphoric around having your period because that's a stress off of your shoulders I also really appreciate how your doctor is so compassionate and caring about you as a transman and a transpatient, God bless her for sure and God bless you I love you Laddie, I love your profile picture, your persistence and drive, God bless your impact and thank you for educating and feeding us the content that you will be the trailblazer of and if not, one of them We are all engineers in a different part of life that's necessary, I'm so grateful that you're doing your part not only for your best self but for the best content, the best information spreading and impact, thank you Laddie 🤍
Ahh you're so sweet thankyou! Well I was getting back into consistency then today I'm bed ridden again because of an atrophy/internal issue🙃🙃 but as soon as I'm better again I'm gonna try and get up every morning and workout if not go to the gym (I'll document this all). And yes my endocrinologist doctor is an absolute gem, Mary Burke in the London Transgender Clinic if anyone was wondering ✌️
I appreciate you sharing this. I am about to stop mine as I am choosing the cons of being off t over the acné of being on it. I like my voice and how I look so I am curious as well to see what all will change as I am a Pickleball player and weight lifter averaging 3 days of pb and 4 days of lifting depending on the week. I gained significant muscle while on it but as I am working to go pro in PB I will have to choose a gender and I do not want to transition. I will likely get my uterus removed in the near future if my period bothers me too much and breast removal if they grow back.
And also stopping T you’ll still be you you still have a lot of changes that stay 😊 And I’m having lots of health issues now too so I get it.. my b12 which people think oh it’s just a vitamin it’s a very important vitamin of the b complexes and without it you can’t live . Mine was so low that I was close to being in a wheelchair they told me.. I’m on b12 injections now so hopefully in time I’ll feel better Then next four out my vitamin D was very low so taking drops under tongue for that Also .. I wish I could exercise going off t but B12 was so low that if I exercise much other than walking it depletes it more ugh so it’s a hard choice
Ah that's reassuring to know! The transition has made me a more confident person so I think even with some stuff changing back I think that confidence isn't just based on how I look anymore yaknow. And I take supplements and have my blood checked often so I think I'm ok on vitamins? Ooo but I do get pins and needles in my hands a lot, I'll speak to my doctor about that thanks🙏
@@MxMorphling you get the pins and needles?? I you do get checked out your b12 and it seems low could you maybe reply to this comment again ? It’s something I been wondering that not many people talk about the vitamin depletion . They check every 3 months my vitamin c and potassium all of that & I asked they said testosterone can deplete certain vitamins but my b12 wasn’t checked till this year and I been on 2 years .. if they could of caught it sooner I wouldn’t of been so sick . So hey it doesn’t hurt checking yours too maybe you are fine but doesn’t hurt 😊 better safe than sorry ! I go to planned parenthood for my hormones and sometimes they don’t always inform as well as endocrinologists I hear Best of luck I may be stopping my hormones in 2 months at my appointment Last question sorry! Going off T do you need to take estrogen pills at all? Like will our body work properly again just stopping?
I'll let you know! Thankyou for the info :) And that's the point of stopping really as if I'd left it much longer my ovaries may not have started again so I guess I'll find out 🤣
@@MxMorphling oh no I wonder for me if my estrogen will work properly after I’m 2 years and 1 week on T on a dose of 0.3ml a week IM Anyways let me know how it all goes! Have a good day!
Thank you for posting. I’m considering going off of T. I am a singer and I really don’t like the voice changes that have happened. I know that by and large voice changes are permanent for most people but I’m considering stopping for the off chance that I may get closer to my pre T state. I haven’t found any instance where this was the case. I feel like I’m at a loss. Any more info about voice changes post T would be greatly appreciated
Hi! I'd definitely say my voice is higher after stopping testosterone. My friends also agree that it's gotten a bit higher and my range is also higher✨
For the hips fat redistribution, could liposuction be a solution? AFAIK the lipocytes are removed, so you are physically unable to regain fat there. My aunt did that and she never gets fat there anymore so it is definitely an option.
Don't worry, we trans men are lucky to be able to stop T if ever it causes health problems. And it isn't T that makes a man 😊. The hairline stuff you talk about is DHT sensitivity. DHT is a by-product of T that promote body and facial hair growth but is toxic to the scalp. I complained about how I'm still a naked rat 3 years on T, no beard , and got replied " you're lucky, it means your body is resistant to DHT and you're going to keep your hair." Basically boys : the hairier your body gets, the greater the risk of hair loss is. Medicine exists if you want to get back on T, it is called Finasteride. You got all my support, excuse the tranpa rant 😝!
Yeah believe me I know all about DHT🙄🤣😭 but since all the other issues I was basically like "lol why not giving stopping T a try"🤷♂️🤣 ahah thankyou holy tranpa for the advice🙏
Hey, I really enjoy your videos and updates about going off T. I'm considering this stuff for myself, mostly because I'm terrified of the negative effects of being on T for a long time (I just passed 6 years). My main thing is that I have a history with eating disorders. If you don't mind me asking, has your experience with working out to keep your masculine physique triggered any disordered eating or body dysmorphia issues? That's the biggest thing I'm scared of.
Me personally, that part hasn't caused any issues however I've noticed a big drop in appetite so I have to make myself eat in small portions more regularly rather than in big meals to eat enough so I've lost quite a bit of weight but have been too busy to work out much
I am considering going off T right now (but weening myself off as I still have several weeks worth of T on hand left and idk it seems like it would be healthier) because hypertension runs in my family and my blood pressure is rising on T + i hate how much I sweat, how I smell, and how much acne I get on my back (and I'm scared I'll have a carpet back like my dad haha) but I'm so nervous about my tits getting bigger because I absolutely do not want surgery. I am half asain so my natural figure is very straight and less curvy but my chest is definitely less pronounced on T. I'm very very internested in your journey and what workouts you do bc I think the same will be needed for me to feel less dysphoric. Thank you for sharing!!
I totally agree with the same reasons I wanted to go off and will keep you updated on any changes/my workout ✌️ I'm not weening myself off and I've noticed I'm having dizzy issues when I stand up so that'll be interesting
Hey you mentioned BV, and im not all the way through the video yet but research boric acid suppositories. Though late i hope this bit of info can help you or anyone with the same downstairs issues. Definitely also mention it to your Dr of course before using them. But you can get them in drug stores or on Amazon.
Heyy, yeah I've unfortunately tried a lot of stuff and it just comes back no matter what, plus even if I stopped the BV the issues of atrophy were still enough that I was told in the next year or two the organs would no longer be working and I'd need a hysterectomy for safety and being fully dependent on synthetic hormones is not something I want for my entire life so I'ma see how I feel being off T for a bit ✌️
Hey question .. do you have any vitamin deficiency’s from T possibly? I been on 2 years and vitamins are really badly depleting and I been going so back and fourth on stopping just to see how I’d feel health wise. Obviously I wouldn’t feel great for like a month from stopping T but maybe I could see if my vitamin depleting works better and if not just go back on
You know, I always had this fear of being on a medication forever, but a doctor told me, "You wear glasses, are you going to quit doing that? What about vitamins? etc?". Well, I didn't INTEND on it, but the benefits outweighed the risks. Everything else you brought up, totally valid, but please don't let the fear of "forever" be part of your reasons. It's really not been that bad for me. I don't necessarily like taking a shot a day, and 12 pills a day, but that consistency in my life isn't really any different than remembering to grab and wearing my glasses. (short of maybe the negative side effects of the medications themselves) Please try to ramp down, even if you just do a half dose. The mood swings suck. I didn't get the nausea, but dang if I didn't get angry and agitated easily. Helps if you get to stay at home with people who are aware and supportive. Luv ya Laddie. Fear is the mind killer. Stay strong!
I've talked to my specialist and she recommended for my health that this was the best option but she said I can contact her any time if I need anything. I'll try my best to stay home but alas I have a degree to finish so fingers crossed I can get through this alright!✌️
I think I might be a transgender, I always have doubt about my sex. I totally support LGBTQ community and I am not transphobic, But the idea of being transgender scares me. I don't know how to come out to my parents, my friends, or being afraid of losing my job or marriage. I don't want to be a transgender, is there any medical treatment help me get rid of this thought or anxiety? I want to remain at my assigned sex? I want to a cis.
I don't know how old you are, but I can give you this advice : if you really feel you might be transgender, don't try to burry this feeling for the fears you mentioned. I waited until both my parents died to transition at 50 years old, my only regret is to have waited for so long! I was scared to be forced to have surgery and it held me back 30 years. Turns out, no, you ain't forced to nothing, not even taking T. For some people, social transition is sufficient. I wish you good luck in your research in the topic. 😊 And, no, you can't suppress your gender feelings. As you can't suppress your love of swimming, music or cats... It's part of who you are.
You are not transgender. You’re taking this excuse to not go deep indice of your difficulties and troubles. You might suffer from a depression state as anxiety. Transitionning wont help. Do some good for you ♥️
I mentioned later in the video that I don't want to rely on testosterone or injections in the long run and my Endo recently mentioned that with all my issues I'd probably have to have hysterectomy soon and that is something I'm not really wanting right now.
I do know if it is atrophy down below that there are simple estrogen treatments like a nuva-ring that release location-based estrogen/progesterone to help with that stuff. This youtuber talked about it, I'm sure you've seen it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dsqOu3lJ22U.html As for receding hairlines, there may be treatments for that too. You could also consider very low dose testosterone, there's also finasteride which deals with the hair effects cause by testosterone, one of my FTM friends uses it (I am ftm myself, just not on hormones yet). But. Not being on hormones doesn't mean you're not trans. You're not de-transitioning, because transitioning doesn't necessarily involve hormones to begin with. It's just a possible step some people might want to take. You're taking care of your health. Take care of your health above all, absolutely. You're doing great :>
Hey there I mention the atrophy medication and the hair treatment in the video but yeah I'm trying ma best to keep myself healthy and maybe being off T will be for the best. Thanks for the comment and have a good day!:)
BML Walker is a very good interactive animatic which shows the general differences between male and female skeletons regardless of hormone supplements.
All part of taking cross sex hormones as your body views them as a toxic !! well done for being brave and looking after your health x don t worry about what the trans community think ..... look after your health x you sound very informed xxx
