Myths Of Testosterone

There are many misconceptions about trans people because unless you go through it, you don't really understand it. Even people who mean well can get a little mixed up about what is fact and what isn't too accurate. Testosterone causes a lot of these misunderstandings.

1. Taking T for transitioning will cause "roid rage."
2. Taking T will give you cancer.
3. Taking T will make you taller.
4. Taking T will make your breasts disappear completely.
5. If you stop taking T after chest surgery, your breasts will grow back.
6. Taking T will make you gay.
7. Taking large doses of T will make you transition faster.
8. Taking T will make you fat.

1. For the first, that is too broad of a statement. It's a generalization that is simply false. Yes, some experience being shorter tempered. In contrast, many say that they feel calmer on T. It all depends upon the individual.

2. This is a pretty big one. Many people have heard it causes cancer. Even on this blog, I have a warning about the possibility of the increased risk of cancer due to taking T. Trans people have not been studied enough to know if it increases the risk. Personally, I'd rather be prepared than thinking it's a total myth. As of right now, there is not enough evidence to prove or disprove this "myth."

3. If you're taking T after puberty, sorry. You pretty much don't have any hope of growing super tall. (Bummer, right?) If you start before puberty, you might grow to be tall.

4. The fat in your body will move from a female-like pattern to a more male-like pattern due to the use of T. So your breasts will shrink, but not be totally gone. You need surgery to get the rest of that breast tissue outta there.

5. Some fatty tissue might build back up, but nothing too significant.

6. Human sexuality is a complex subject. It isn't gonna make you just "turn" gay. Your attractions may shift a bit, but often times you stay attracted to the same sex you start with.

7. DO NOT DO THIS. It's not good for you. It won't make you transition any faster; it'll just kill you. Seriously, just don't do it.

8. No, it won't directly make you fat. There are many other factors that contribute to weight gain. Testosterone can affect your metabolic rate and things like that. Make sure you just keep yourself healthy when on T and you'll be just fine. 



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