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What happened with Scott Pilgrim and pooning out??
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I think Big Shot meant SP gave "retarded women a spiritual awakening" to become annoying blue-haired NLOGs like Ramona Flowers, back in its day.
Also re: Magic Pickle's Bassdean finds, out of all those walls of insane shit, much of it quite funny, this really jumped out at me (from one of the Tumblr posts):
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Lol these dweebs can't even remember their own bullshit rules.
The post where she talks about how being made to say polite phrases like "may I please be excused" made her cry/physically ill was also gold. She says there's NO logical reason you should have to say these things, when there obviously is, if you consider other people's feelings for two seconds. "May I please be excused from the table" lets your family know one of the people they've been eating and keeping company with is about to leave, which is nice to know in advance, compared to every child (and hers was a large family) leaping up and running off to the other room without a word whenever the urge strikes them. Maybe they have something they want to talk to you about before the end of dinner, maybe you didn't finish your vegetables, maybe they want more quality time with you before you run off to post on Tumblr. An excuse system at family dinner is a very practical parenting tool. I'm sorry it feels so inauthentic and forced for you to be considerate of others, shit.
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They should be happy. After all, since they claim trooning out and pooning out kids is "lifesaving medical care", binders used for that purpose would fall under the rubric of medical devices, so it only stands to reason that they'd be regulated by the FDA. This is obviously just a sign that the federal government is starting to acknowledge the legitimacy of gender-affirming care.
A fucking bowl cut.
I guess it works if her end goal is transitioning into a sixth-grader boy on the local little league hockey team circa 1992....or possibly Joan of Arc.
Wow, I'm actually getting MATI from this shit. There's nothing romantic about being in the closet. In the best circumstances, you feel guilty or deceptive for not being out to people. In the worst circumstances, there's the risk of social ostracism, physical danger, or even death if your secret ever got out. It's a life of secret loneliness and despair at the thought that you're doomed to burn in hell, that you'll never be able to love someone openly or even just live a normal life without carrying around this massive, secret weight, that there's something fundamentally wrong with you that you just can't change, no matter how hard you try. It leads to nothing but misery and heartbreak both for closeted/repressed men and the women who unwittingly marry them. It's not about fucking "catharsis" in some idealized romance-novel plot or your eat-pray-love journey of personal self discovery, you self-absorbed <misogynistic slur>.
This is the sort of shit that has pushed me into actively hating fujoshi.
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They want to live out a unique kind of oppression that makes them the stars of their own tragic fanfiction. I agree on the "I wish I was a gay man so I could be a repressed homosexual" bit. You can tell she has never actively been hatecrimed or beat for being presumed to be gay. And I'm not talking being called a faggot - I'm talking broken bones and murder. She wants to be her own Matthew Shepard without the meth deal gone wrong.
It isn't catharsis. She has a romantic view around hate crimes. Anyone who visits the "post videos of people dying" thread can see that her "catharsis" involves having a tire wrapped around your neck and being set on fire.
She's just saying the quiet part out loud. A LOT of them think this.
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There’s a rather large subcategory of pooners who never wanted to be men per se, just nonbinary genderblobs with slightly enhanced masculine characteristics that take them beyond simple androgyny. I think pure narcissism and entitlement is behind this kind of shit; they think they’re more special than even the normal trannies and exceptions should be made for them on demand. They try to demand entry into women’s spaces as well when it’s convenient. You’re not allowed to call her a woman, but she’s a non-man so you have to let her participate in female spaces if she wants to. But don’t include her by default or you’re misgendering.
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I think it’s misogyny. They don’t want to be men, they just don’t want to be (seen as) women,
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Can someone please tell me which of these images is related to "Succession"? I have a friend who's a "Succession" fan and I want to annoy him by sending him whichever one of these gay fanarts is "Succession"-related.
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After looking at them closely I think they're all related, thats supposed to be the same 2 guys in every picture, I think.
This is the one that jumped out to me first though.
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That’s probably true on some level, nonbinary women are this generation’s version of “not like other girls” on steroids. But I think part of it is also the narcissism of wanting full control over how others perceive them by being too confusing to put into a simple category (you see, they are complex individuals who are too special for simple categories unlike the rest of us). You know this is what they’re after when they’re the type who make a big deal out of “scandalizing” the filthy cis normies.
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That is so funny - reading her posts longing for the perfect (read: fictional) gay dude who loves cock&balls, I pictured your typical chubby, not-even-making-an-attempt-to-pass FujoshiTM, but she actually looks/sounds relatively male (though very soy) even in video.
It just goes to show, there will always, always be something that outs a faker.If it's not your face, it's your hips.
If it's not your hips, it's your height.
If it's not your height, it's your voice.
If it's not your voice, it's your unchangeable, unmistakable female mindset and writing voice.
Also LMAO I've totally seen that Tom/Greg skating piece reblogged in the height of Succession fandom on tumblr. Just goes to show, you never know what kind of crazy is lurking out there in the fanart world. Also also why would you ship Tom/Greg unironically when the (canonical!) Tom/Shiv relationship is so much more erotic? smdh
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It’s all Tom and Greg (from Succession) shipping
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It's not quite the same thing, but I suspect a similar dynamic is behind why so many girls calling themselves aroace have been cropping up online lately. They're both desexualizing strategies. "Woman" = vapid cumdumpster for men, so calling themselves effectively not-women is a socially acceptable (in gendershit circles) means of avoiding unwanted sexual attention and asserting themselves as more than just bobs and vagene.
Of course, sometimes it's also just another form of plain old NLOG lol
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It's also probably them not being able to relate to hyper-sexual gooner culture. An overly-online 14 year-old girl sees ridiculous fetishistic drawings meant for male porn addicts and is like "I don't really understand how this is supposed to be hot. I must be an asexual."
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It seems popular borderline softcore porn show Heated Rivalry has got a lot of girls feeling the heat in their britches, so let's take a look at all of the pining these poons have for paramour poofs to pal around with. It's hard to believe how many are so willing to admit that porn inspires them to permanently alter their anatomies in pursuit of a fantasy... kind of creepy knowing that this isn't a man-fetishizing-lesbian phenomenon as much as it is a sinister potential that lurks in the unsuspecting hearts of many. I want off the ride already, I've seen enough!
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And have no fear, Kiwis: for those of you who find all of that duller than dishwater, I have some TiFoibles for you, too.
Female to Malingerer: a li'l dood now suffers the weakened health of a Victorian chimney sweep after abusing testosterone for years, turned inside out by even the most common of colds despite doctors claiming she's overall healthy. I'm sure your dirtstache and ass hair are definitely worth it all, though, right?
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And some Tumblr screencaps (because Tumblr hates me personally and doesn't play nicely with archival websites). What's hilarious is that on Tumblr, they seem a bit more open to admitting the direct correlation between their porn and presentation, whereas Redditors still seem a tiny bit cautious about such a connection... then again, Tumblr really is the sewer of the internet, so I shouldn't be surprised to encounter more obviously mutated ninja turtles down there.
And have no fear, Kiwis: for those of you who find all of that duller than dishwater, I have some TiFoibles for you, too.
Female to Malingerer: a li'l dood now suffers the weakened health of a Victorian chimney sweep after abusing testosterone for years, turned inside out by even the most common of colds despite doctors claiming she's overall healthy. I'm sure your dirtstache and ass hair are definitely worth it all, though, right?
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For once, a FTM actually engages in authentic gay male behavior by giving a spontaneous blowjob to a random coworker, which leads her to questioning if she's actually got the hots for guys after all. If this were not penned by a poon, I would suspect this sort of "one mere slurp of your cock turned me into a cum-hungry slut" fiction would've been written one-handedly by a man, so kudos to OP for being the most masculine dood I've yet to encounter.
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A TiF who has allegedly been stealth her entire life (press X to doubt) is having trouble with the knowledge that even if she passes, that does not mean she is, dwelling miserably on her inability to impregnate women and how her mere existence as female makes her feel "raped" by her own body. I thought passing and being consistently read as the gender you LARP as was the key to happiness, so I'm terribly confused by a post such as this!
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After a friend remarks that those of the transgender persuasion tend to have a certain... "odor" about them, a girl belonging to the Cult of Breast Binding debates cutting off her friendship entirely, especially as she's been hiding her poonery from said friend in plain sight. The funny thing is that even though her friend's remarks wounded her, it seems that OP was collateral damage as she clarifies that "everyone at the party besides me was a woman, so no T gel involved" - which means the wicked stink emanating from the get-together was likely the vile vapor of a yeasty, unwashed sack in a polyester skirt multiplied several times over. Yucktopia!
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I know this is a super long one, but I promise it's a riotous read, so just settle in with a fresh drink and perhaps a snack - maybe something sweet to balance out all the salty bitterness: a FTM writes about all of the ways in which a woman's life is vastly easier than a man-identifying-woman's life, which includes things like "women don't have to worry about judgmental families," "women get to live up to 40 but I've never met a troon over 25" and "all of my friends are online e-beggars." But really, just read on and feel a nice, soothing stretch as your eyes roll further and further back...
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Finally, a dood-in-the-making asks: are there any actual ramifications to abusing testosterone? Let's see what The Council of the Yaoi Spotify Playlist have to say. (This one bookends quite nicely with the first poster who was suffering from a testosterone-weakened immune system, wouldn't you say?)
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[–]polecater
what are the general health risks associated with being a man? thats basically what you face. in some cases, increased chance for blood clots due to increased red bloodcell count, but thats why you get blood tests done every 6-12 months or so, and in the rare case that happens there are treatments for it. basically the only long term concern there might be is the chance for increased gynecological cancers, but if you get a hysterectomy before like your 40s you're good.
just sounds like there are some people trying to talk you out of it for their own purposes, and are trying to scare you. dont listen to them. do what is right for you and you alone
edit: also bone density changes are due to an excess of estrogen, or lack of any sex hormones at all, or if you're on progesterone. idk who told you that, but sounds like they were quoting things that are mostly associated with trans women.
[–]ND8586
No health issues, 14 years on T.
I can't think of anyone I've ever known who has had health issues from T. Maybe it is possible but I imagine it must be very rare or as a result of some underlying condition.
Sounds like people have no idea what they are talking about/sounds like people are trying to just talk you out of it
[–]almightypines
I’ve been on T for 20 years and I’m 40 years old. I haven’t had any health issues.
Many years ago there was a lot of fear mongering that T would cause reproductive cancers and it was highly advised to get a hysto by 5 years on T. We had basically no research at the time so I guess people just made stuff up out of caution. Anyway, many years have passed, we have a lot more research now (although we still need much more) and there isn’t any evidence that T causes cancer of any kind. I haven’t had any scares, and I know quite a few guys who are older and have been on T a long time who haven’t had any scares either that can attributed to T. I haven’t had a hysto and haven’t been encouraged to get one.
Being on T will also not weaken bones. That can happen if you don’t have any sex hormones in your body, estrogen or testosterone, though. If you have a hysto and have your ovaries removed, it’s highly encouraged that you’re on some form of hormone replacement. Probably all of us choose testosterone for obvious reasons.
As for liver issues, which often get mentioned also. T gel doesn’t have hepatic first pass metabolism and there’s some research that it’s safe for people with liver issues. Testosterone cypionate can have some risk to the liver, but I’ve never heard of it happening to any trans guy I know, and that’s typically caused by high doses we’re not being prescribed. Historically, oral forms of T were considered risky to the liver and I suspect that’s how T got a general reputation for liver problems. There is a new an oral form of T called undecanoate, which has been found safe for the liver though.
Other than that, you’d be subject to the same health risks as cis men, particularly cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, etc. But that can in most cases be managed easily enough with routine blood work (which you’ll be required to do anyway), lifestyle changes (diet, exercise), and medication. I’ve had high cholesterol for like 10 years and my doctor doesn’t even suggest medication (yet) because based on my general health, age, and genetics, it wouldn’t reduce my risk in any notable way.
[–]TrentSebastianTaylor
Been on T for 8 years, the only health related issues I’ve personally had is related to lower atrophy on T. I get frequent UTI’s because of atrophy and am on localized estrogen suppository to help keep healthy.
[–]thegundammkii
The truth is that things may lean more cis-male as you age as far as issues. T its self won't 'cause' a health problem.
The only direct thing that might cause you harm is if your allergic to the oil testosterone is commonly suspended in.
[–]tgjer
20+ years on T. No health issues related to it whatsoever.
It used to be assumed that long term T must cause problems with one's uterus/ovaries, so it was recommended that those on it get hysto within 5 years. But actual research on it have found no correlation. But if you want to be extra sure, hysto/oophorectomy removes all chance of cancer in that area.
T does not cause any issues with bone mineral density.
[–]Randy2191
So the main health risks people are referring to are mostly health risks that come with being a man. Yes, your bone density will change slightly but not enough to be worrisome. Your blood will probably become a bit thicker because of higher red cell production which increases your chance for a blood clot or heart attack but the risk isn't any higher than that of a cis man and can be reduced with good diet and exercise. As for risks exclusively for trans guys you'll need to look out for signs of vaginal atrophy and if/when that appears it can be corrected with a topical estrogen cream that will not effect your T levels at all. I'd say if going on T is something you want then go for it. Don't let everyone make you scared because of the supposed "health risks". Make no mistake it's a transition in every sense of the word but if it's what you want then it is entirely worth it in my opinion.
[–]Kok-jockey
20 years on T, 42 years old; in great health, no issues. Getting some high cholesterol that I’m managing with dietary changes and regular exercise.
Editing to add: these myths have been around forever. T doesn’t give you weak bones, it actually prevents the hormonal changes that cause women to get osteoporosis, so… It also doesn’t cause cancer. “Back in my day” we all used to be pretty scared of “inevitably” getting cancer in our reproductive organs, but they’ve been studying it long enough now that we know that’s not really an issue.
However, don’t believe people trying to scare you, and also don’t believe every person who says something on the internet. Talk to your doctor(s) and do research.
[–]urbanlandmine
I mean... are there health risks to living? Yes.
I started it a bit later in life. But I also started with a hormone imbalance. Cysts on ovaries, fibroids all over the place and hemoraging periods that never quit. Once I got that taken care of and went on T. I felt much better.
The only "health concern" I have now is high blood pressure. But also most of my allergies disappeared. So you figure it out. Estrogen caused more health concerns in my case.
[–]Eager_Question
T causes roughly the same health risks that being a cis man (as opposed to a cis woman) cause. So, higher incidence of heart disease, that kind of thing.
It also protects you with the same benefits that being a cis man provides (over being a cis woman). So, lower likelihood of osteoporosis when you are older (meaning thicker bones, the weaker bones thing is from long-term use of puberty blockers).
So, your health risks will change. But it's not particularly more dangerous than being a cis man is.
[–]mavericklovesthe80s
T itself does not cause any extra health risks. You will have higher risks at the same things a cis man will.I think atrophy with the original plumbing can be a thing, but not all of us get this. With local hormone treatment that can be manageable.And heightend hematocrit can become an issue, but also not every trans man will get this and it is also manageable by donating blood.
[–]Authenticatable
36 years on T. Just had annual physical. My doc said I’m “in exceptional health”. I would agree with the assessment.
[–]sp1nster
About 20 years on T, around 40 years old.
I’ve had HRT-related polycythemia, treated with therapeutic phlebotomy (giving blood without donation). Only had to do it once in my early 20s. Seems like it might have been a fluke.
I’ve had elevated blood pressure, lipids and cholesterol, and also sleep apnoea in my 30s. All resolved with weight loss, so probably not related to long term use of HRT.
I am in good health, with no reproductive or skeletal issues of any kind. Latest assessment gives me a less than 1% chance of a cardiovascular event (think strokes or heart attacks) in the next 10 years.
Side effects and negative effects are possible, in the short and long term. Especially for people who otherwise have health issues. But when weighing any treatment, you’ve got to weigh the potential benefits and risks against the benefits and risks of withholding treatment. Make an informed decision, in consultation with a qualified health professional, and move forward with confidence. If you need to change something later, with more experience and information, take that as it comes.
[–]RushingSpirit-raw
There is one term that you need to know to quiet anyone who tries to fear monger against you with absolutely no scientific basis.
MOLECULARLY IDENTICAL. The testosterone that we take is not a pharmasudical drug. The testosterone that we take is molecularly identical testosterone meaning that it behaves exactly identicaly the same exact way that testosterone behaves in every body with naturally produced testosterone. All "risk levels" of everything become equal to that of cis men. There is no real risk or side effects. It's a molecularly identical compound that your body is designed to process. When taken responsibility at the appropriate dose there are literally 0 side effects. Only what I call "true effects"
[–]Murky_Composer_7679
I have been on it for 24 years, and all of the things that they warn you about all the health scares with keeping your organs (no cysts/ cancer/ etc), with taking testosterone and that being harder on your system, heart, etc none of, it not a single one. Your health responses are due to your genetic role of the dice, T doesn't have any effect it's a perfectly natural hormone. Perhaps some people see these things but it's probably because they were going to have those problems either way on a long enough timeline. That's my guess, anyway. Know a few other dudes who have been on it 15-20 years and same for them. I think I know one guy who had to stop for medical reasons, but he has multiple terminal issues so it has more to do with how fragile he is because of his pre existing health concerns. He was a lateish blooming egg.
[–]Samesh
18 is a good age to learn that you can't trust non-medical professionals with your health. Even then, you should do your research and consult multiple people.
Those telling about the "risks" of t are most likely biased, scared, transphobic normies that couldn't describe what hormones are or what they do in our bodies if their lives depended on it.
My personal experience as someone who's been on t over a decade: 0 medical issues. I briefly had pre-diabetes a couple years ago but I lost some weight and now everything is hunky dory. No cancers and my bones are strong!
Your only issues on t will be the same as any man.
[–]RoadBlock98
no lol
[–]Forward-Wrongdoer462
Liver damage, so they say.
[–]SouLullivan
I actually know some people who have had improvements in joint hyper mobility and collagen disorders after taking T
Side effects of not transitioning: potentially depression, repressed desire/resentment that leads you to treat yourself and others poorly
I’ve seen some guys whose masculinity is not ok and are treating people poorly and/or being misogynistic really get grounded and become better men or mascs after starting T
IMO having a more stable and integrated sense of self can do a lot for someone struggling with CPTSD or personality disorders (which are a manifestation or form of cptsd), so if someone has to transition it’ll them them
This is anecdotal but I stand by it!
[–]jenstheman38
This is a very specific/rare one, but there are several studies showing an increased risk for an eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy when taking exogenous testosterone (so not specific to trans guys - most examples I’ve read have been cis men treating low T).
Unfortunately, I won the lottery on that one!
(if you notice any vision changes on T, go straight to an eye doctor my dudes)
what are the general health risks associated with being a man? thats basically what you face. in some cases, increased chance for blood clots due to increased red bloodcell count, but thats why you get blood tests done every 6-12 months or so, and in the rare case that happens there are treatments for it. basically the only long term concern there might be is the chance for increased gynecological cancers, but if you get a hysterectomy before like your 40s you're good.
just sounds like there are some people trying to talk you out of it for their own purposes, and are trying to scare you. dont listen to them. do what is right for you and you alone
edit: also bone density changes are due to an excess of estrogen, or lack of any sex hormones at all, or if you're on progesterone. idk who told you that, but sounds like they were quoting things that are mostly associated with trans women.
Testosterone may be protective against some reproductive cancers, or more precisely, estrogen suppression might be.
We don’t have a ton of good data though
Thank you! This is very reassuring. I know the people who told me that were only looking out for me but were misinformed I'll try talking to them about it
[–]ND8586
No health issues, 14 years on T.
I can't think of anyone I've ever known who has had health issues from T. Maybe it is possible but I imagine it must be very rare or as a result of some underlying condition.
Sounds like people have no idea what they are talking about/sounds like people are trying to just talk you out of it
To be fair to OP, I've heard shit like this from actual doctors while in their office, more than once (yay for trans broken arm syndrome). It can be difficult to ignore it when it's coming from someone you're supposed to trust with your health. But yes, it's bullshit!
[–]almightypines
I’ve been on T for 20 years and I’m 40 years old. I haven’t had any health issues.
Many years ago there was a lot of fear mongering that T would cause reproductive cancers and it was highly advised to get a hysto by 5 years on T. We had basically no research at the time so I guess people just made stuff up out of caution. Anyway, many years have passed, we have a lot more research now (although we still need much more) and there isn’t any evidence that T causes cancer of any kind. I haven’t had any scares, and I know quite a few guys who are older and have been on T a long time who haven’t had any scares either that can attributed to T. I haven’t had a hysto and haven’t been encouraged to get one.
Being on T will also not weaken bones. That can happen if you don’t have any sex hormones in your body, estrogen or testosterone, though. If you have a hysto and have your ovaries removed, it’s highly encouraged that you’re on some form of hormone replacement. Probably all of us choose testosterone for obvious reasons.
As for liver issues, which often get mentioned also. T gel doesn’t have hepatic first pass metabolism and there’s some research that it’s safe for people with liver issues. Testosterone cypionate can have some risk to the liver, but I’ve never heard of it happening to any trans guy I know, and that’s typically caused by high doses we’re not being prescribed. Historically, oral forms of T were considered risky to the liver and I suspect that’s how T got a general reputation for liver problems. There is a new an oral form of T called undecanoate, which has been found safe for the liver though.
Other than that, you’d be subject to the same health risks as cis men, particularly cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, etc. But that can in most cases be managed easily enough with routine blood work (which you’ll be required to do anyway), lifestyle changes (diet, exercise), and medication. I’ve had high cholesterol for like 10 years and my doctor doesn’t even suggest medication (yet) because based on my general health, age, and genetics, it wouldn’t reduce my risk in any notable way.
After almost 12 years, the biggest issue I’ve had is hair loss. I’ve known plenty of t-guys who’ve ended up with hair loss and have no genetic predisposition of it. Idk if it’s the cypionate or not, the fuller my beard gets, the less hair grows in my head 
Oh yeah, I’ve been bald for like 15 years. I guess I don’t consider it a health risk. Lol.
Consider this as sourceless gossip, but I heard there was a doctor in trans care in a trans magnet city who used to code/bill hysterectomies (maybe also orchiectomies?) as a cancer-related procedure, in the dark times before insurance just covered trans care. My understanding was that they did it out of motivation to support their patients but it had some unintended outcomes. I wouldn't be surprised if this sort of dubious tactic led to a kind of rumor-mill perception: "oh all these transgender patients keep getting cancer..." or to some noise in demographic studies of trans patients' health risks.
[–]TrentSebastianTaylor
Been on T for 8 years, the only health related issues I’ve personally had is related to lower atrophy on T. I get frequent UTI’s because of atrophy and am on localized estrogen suppository to help keep healthy.
[–]thegundammkii
The truth is that things may lean more cis-male as you age as far as issues. T its self won't 'cause' a health problem.
The only direct thing that might cause you harm is if your allergic to the oil testosterone is commonly suspended in.
[–]tgjer
20+ years on T. No health issues related to it whatsoever.
It used to be assumed that long term T must cause problems with one's uterus/ovaries, so it was recommended that those on it get hysto within 5 years. But actual research on it have found no correlation. But if you want to be extra sure, hysto/oophorectomy removes all chance of cancer in that area.
T does not cause any issues with bone mineral density.
[–]Randy2191
So the main health risks people are referring to are mostly health risks that come with being a man. Yes, your bone density will change slightly but not enough to be worrisome. Your blood will probably become a bit thicker because of higher red cell production which increases your chance for a blood clot or heart attack but the risk isn't any higher than that of a cis man and can be reduced with good diet and exercise. As for risks exclusively for trans guys you'll need to look out for signs of vaginal atrophy and if/when that appears it can be corrected with a topical estrogen cream that will not effect your T levels at all. I'd say if going on T is something you want then go for it. Don't let everyone make you scared because of the supposed "health risks". Make no mistake it's a transition in every sense of the word but if it's what you want then it is entirely worth it in my opinion.
[–]Kok-jockey
20 years on T, 42 years old; in great health, no issues. Getting some high cholesterol that I’m managing with dietary changes and regular exercise.
Editing to add: these myths have been around forever. T doesn’t give you weak bones, it actually prevents the hormonal changes that cause women to get osteoporosis, so… It also doesn’t cause cancer. “Back in my day” we all used to be pretty scared of “inevitably” getting cancer in our reproductive organs, but they’ve been studying it long enough now that we know that’s not really an issue.
However, don’t believe people trying to scare you, and also don’t believe every person who says something on the internet. Talk to your doctor(s) and do research.
[–]urbanlandmine
I mean... are there health risks to living? Yes.
I started it a bit later in life. But I also started with a hormone imbalance. Cysts on ovaries, fibroids all over the place and hemoraging periods that never quit. Once I got that taken care of and went on T. I felt much better.
The only "health concern" I have now is high blood pressure. But also most of my allergies disappeared. So you figure it out. Estrogen caused more health concerns in my case.
[–]Eager_Question
T causes roughly the same health risks that being a cis man (as opposed to a cis woman) cause. So, higher incidence of heart disease, that kind of thing.
It also protects you with the same benefits that being a cis man provides (over being a cis woman). So, lower likelihood of osteoporosis when you are older (meaning thicker bones, the weaker bones thing is from long-term use of puberty blockers).
So, your health risks will change. But it's not particularly more dangerous than being a cis man is.
And people saying different are frankly perpetuating transphobic assumptions. This includes medical gatekeepers.
[–]mavericklovesthe80s
T itself does not cause any extra health risks. You will have higher risks at the same things a cis man will.I think atrophy with the original plumbing can be a thing, but not all of us get this. With local hormone treatment that can be manageable.And heightend hematocrit can become an issue, but also not every trans man will get this and it is also manageable by donating blood.
[–]Authenticatable
36 years on T. Just had annual physical. My doc said I’m “in exceptional health”. I would agree with the assessment.
[–]sp1nster
About 20 years on T, around 40 years old.
I’ve had HRT-related polycythemia, treated with therapeutic phlebotomy (giving blood without donation). Only had to do it once in my early 20s. Seems like it might have been a fluke.
I’ve had elevated blood pressure, lipids and cholesterol, and also sleep apnoea in my 30s. All resolved with weight loss, so probably not related to long term use of HRT.
I am in good health, with no reproductive or skeletal issues of any kind. Latest assessment gives me a less than 1% chance of a cardiovascular event (think strokes or heart attacks) in the next 10 years.
Side effects and negative effects are possible, in the short and long term. Especially for people who otherwise have health issues. But when weighing any treatment, you’ve got to weigh the potential benefits and risks against the benefits and risks of withholding treatment. Make an informed decision, in consultation with a qualified health professional, and move forward with confidence. If you need to change something later, with more experience and information, take that as it comes.
[–]RushingSpirit-raw
There is one term that you need to know to quiet anyone who tries to fear monger against you with absolutely no scientific basis.
MOLECULARLY IDENTICAL. The testosterone that we take is not a pharmasudical drug. The testosterone that we take is molecularly identical testosterone meaning that it behaves exactly identicaly the same exact way that testosterone behaves in every body with naturally produced testosterone. All "risk levels" of everything become equal to that of cis men. There is no real risk or side effects. It's a molecularly identical compound that your body is designed to process. When taken responsibility at the appropriate dose there are literally 0 side effects. Only what I call "true effects"
[–]Murky_Composer_7679
I have been on it for 24 years, and all of the things that they warn you about all the health scares with keeping your organs (no cysts/ cancer/ etc), with taking testosterone and that being harder on your system, heart, etc none of, it not a single one. Your health responses are due to your genetic role of the dice, T doesn't have any effect it's a perfectly natural hormone. Perhaps some people see these things but it's probably because they were going to have those problems either way on a long enough timeline. That's my guess, anyway. Know a few other dudes who have been on it 15-20 years and same for them. I think I know one guy who had to stop for medical reasons, but he has multiple terminal issues so it has more to do with how fragile he is because of his pre existing health concerns. He was a lateish blooming egg.
[–]Samesh
18 is a good age to learn that you can't trust non-medical professionals with your health. Even then, you should do your research and consult multiple people.
Those telling about the "risks" of t are most likely biased, scared, transphobic normies that couldn't describe what hormones are or what they do in our bodies if their lives depended on it.
My personal experience as someone who's been on t over a decade: 0 medical issues. I briefly had pre-diabetes a couple years ago but I lost some weight and now everything is hunky dory. No cancers and my bones are strong!
Your only issues on t will be the same as any man.
[–]RoadBlock98
no lol
[–]Forward-Wrongdoer462
Liver damage, so they say.
[–]SouLullivan
I actually know some people who have had improvements in joint hyper mobility and collagen disorders after taking T
Side effects of not transitioning: potentially depression, repressed desire/resentment that leads you to treat yourself and others poorly
I’ve seen some guys whose masculinity is not ok and are treating people poorly and/or being misogynistic really get grounded and become better men or mascs after starting T
IMO having a more stable and integrated sense of self can do a lot for someone struggling with CPTSD or personality disorders (which are a manifestation or form of cptsd), so if someone has to transition it’ll them them
This is anecdotal but I stand by it!
[–]jenstheman38
This is a very specific/rare one, but there are several studies showing an increased risk for an eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy when taking exogenous testosterone (so not specific to trans guys - most examples I’ve read have been cis men treating low T).
Unfortunately, I won the lottery on that one!
(if you notice any vision changes on T, go straight to an eye doctor my dudes)
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That experience should have made it clear that what you stood for was embarrassing and unpopular.
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I feel like her being "documented" about testosterone was basically just browsing ftm and whatever fujo art her fellow pooners make. It's not all pedo staches and ingrown ass hair. I don't think liquifying reproductive organs, the beetus and heart attacks in your 30s is nothing.
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Did you know that trans masculine body builders on testosterone are actually natural, because they're just dosing to the normal levels found in men? It's not really different from glasses actually!
Also look at this 18 year old on low doses! Quite impressive progress for 1.5 years on T!
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Also look at this 18 year old on low doses! Quite impressive progress for 1.5 years on T!
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Also look at this 18 year old on low doses! Quite impressive progress for 1.5 years on T!
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LOL does the site block you from editing posts if you have been bequeathed a pink triangle? That's funny.
Honestly I don't even want to talk shit about this. It's nice to see a pooner in the gym for once. I'm sure she's insufferable as the rest of them but at least she's doing something productive.
I'd say it surprises me that more pooners aren't gym rats bc if I were juicing myself on T I'd be hitting the gym constantly but it really isn't surprising that most of these not-like-the-other-girls girls avoid one of the most masc hobbies there is. They're weak, fragile, and flabby, of course they don't lift.
That said, I wanna see this chick next to some actual gym bros. Proximity to real men always gives it away.
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I, for one, applaud this little pooner, and encourage her to blast gear even harder so that she can have the gender-affirming experience of dying from a heart attack in her early thirties.
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My god will you please just go blow some chick’s metoidplasty and stop shitting up a thread to try and argue