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Testosterone
- Started taking
Testosterone at 28 years old
- I take testosterone
to feel normal.
- The end result of
taking testosterone for me is having a
normal life.
Habits & Health
- Don't smoke at all
- Drinks socially
- Mild exercise (i.e., climb stairs, walk 3
blocks, golf)
Mental Health
- Occasionally feels depressed.
- I feel more on one level all the time - no
emotional ups and downs
Life prior to Treatment
Life before transition -
It was in limbo but I didn't know why
then.
My identity prior to
transition - I was a young woman who didn't feel
real.
The most common emotion
for me was Happiness, but also extremely
unsettled.
No, I didn't consider
suicide.
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Treatment & Effects
What medical
process/hormone regime —
125mg testoviron by
injection every 2 weeks
What changes occured
that you wanted? —
- Voice broke,
- hair is developing,
- periods stopped,
- have more
energy
What changes occured
that you didn't want? —
None so far
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body
type before
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Tall
and slim
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body
type after
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Same
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weight
before
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57kg
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weight
after
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around
60kg
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height
before
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178cm
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height
after
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178cm
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Did testosterone or
transition change your sexuality (who you are
attracted to)? —
No change
Attitudes of HealthCare Providers
Positive aspects of
healthcare provider treatment —
They listened carefully in
a non-judgemental way. Reassured me that I am not
mad and that help is available.
Negative aspects of
healthcare provider treatment —
Some people were rather
humiliating in the way they asked personal
questions without respect. Also doctors think they
can touch you anywhere they want, but actually why
should that be? It's not necessary.
Other Comments
You don't know how much
you'll like it till you try it, but make sure
you're really sure - your voice really can
permanently change!
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Winston
