Will testosterone stop my periods?
Yes, one of the effects of testosterone masculinising therapy is menstrual suppression. Most people find that their periods stop within 1–6 months of starting testosterone therapy, depending on the dose and individual response. However, it’s important to monitor any bleeding patterns, especially in the first few months.
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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 bleeding while on testosterone harmful?
In most cases, irregular bleeding during the early stages of testosterone therapy is normal and not harmful. However, if bleeding is heavy, painful, or persistent, it’s essential to investigate further to rule out any other causes. Always consult ...
Can I stop taking medication?
Yes of course, if you want to stop altogether or reduce or try without for a while, you can do just that. There is no right or wrong way, you don’t need to gradually reduce unless you want to.
How do we stop puberty?
There are different drugs that can do this. GnRHa puberty blockers are the best and the safest, but they're also the one that has a current UK ban. You can potentially use other drugs; spironolactone and cypoterone prevent the actions of testosterone ...
What blood tests will I need to have?
If you're over 40, you should have a general health check periodically anyway, just to make sure things like your cholesterol and blood count are okay (but this is for everyone, not just because you are going through hormone therapy). The specific ...