Do I need to stop my contraceptive pill before hormone therapy?

Do I need to stop my contraceptive pill before hormone therapy?

Some contraceptives have estrogen and progesterone and it makes sense to use a progesterone only if you are undergoing masculinization. This is so that the testosterone can suppress the estrogen and reverse and stop feminization.

Testosterone alone is not a contraceptive, so if you're having vaginal penetration with a penis, you should consider your contraceptive options.


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