Risks Of Taking Testosterone

Testosterone can be an FTM's best friend, but there are risks and some possible side effects that you need to be aware of. Knowing these risks can help you make an educated decision on whether you want to take it or not.

1. Testosterone can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
2. It can increase hemoglobin and red blood cells.
3. Testosterone can cause or worsen headaches and migraines.
4. It might increase the risk of some types of cancer (however, it has not been proven).
5. T can negatively affect mental health.
6. There can be social consequences due to transphobic people.

Due to all of these health risks, it is very important to get regular check ups with your doctor. Your doctor can help make sure none of these issues get too unbearable.

Also, another risk of taking testosterone could be death. Make sure you use the proper dosage as it is prescribed to you. DO NOT order testosterone from the internet or anything. You don't know for sure what is being sent to you. Only use T if you have a perscription.

Using T is your decision. Many transmen choose to use it, but many also choose not to. Personally, I plan on using it because I really hate my voice.

If you start taking it and decide you don't like the way it makes you feel, stop taking it. Most of the changes are reversable. See my "Changes From Testosterone" post to see which things will go back to how they were before.

As always, feel free to shoot me an email if you have any questions. :D