I (cis F 30) have been with my partner (F2M 30) for the last 10 years. We were together pre-transition and through his transition process.
My partner started HRT in 2018 via shots and we found that this was challenging for both himself and I. His body had issues at the injection sites and I noticed major mood swings towards the end of his supply.
After talking with his doctor he switched over to the gel in 2019. He would put it on at night before bed, on his shoulders or thighs.
His doctor had assured him that there would be minimal risk of this impacting myself, and I’ve never had any signs that something is wrong.
Fast forward to undergoing fertility treatments and during testing it was discovered my testosterone came back at a 130 level (I was told high for women would be between 50-55). There were no signs or symptoms of high T in my system. We did rule out a tumor and other health concerns.
For other reasons my partner and I have separated and as a result I am no longer in contact with him.
My endocrinologist believed my levels were due to the gel exposure over a prolonged time. After being apart for 3 weeks my levels dropped to 60 (still high). Now at 6 weeks separated my levels have dropped to 9 (within normal range).
Has this happened to anyone before or has anyone heard of any studies?