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Started by Annaiyah, January 28, 2015, 08:47:25 AM

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Annaiyah

January 28, 2015, 08:47:25 AM
Even if I have my male organs completely removed, will I still have to keep taking hormones?

The way I understood it, it's the testicles that produce the testosterone in male-bodied individuals. Once I have mine removed, my body -- if I'm correct -- won't be able to produce any more testosterone. Does that mean this will eliminate the need to keep taking hormones once I have finished my MTF transition?

I recently watched this girl on YouTube who mentioned her body will never produce anymore T unless she starts taking T so she doesn't take hormones anymore.
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Leila

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January 28, 2015, 08:52:14 AM
You will still produce a tiny amount of testosterone in your adrenal glands.

You will still need to take a type of sex hormone whether that be estrogen or testosterone, as without either in adequate amounts eventually you will suffer the effects of osteoporosis.
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Jessica Merriman

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January 28, 2015, 11:21:28 AM
Yes, Estradiol is forever.
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ImagineKate

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January 28, 2015, 12:00:46 PM
Yes you'll be on a small dose for life. Your body needs sex hormones to maintain things like body temperature and bone density. You will have to stop taking anti androgens however.
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RosieD

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January 28, 2015, 02:05:57 PM
I was going to say yes but everyone else got in ahead of me. Even so and despite my natural contrarianism, YES!

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Rudy King

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January 28, 2015, 03:05:55 PM
FYI: I'm IS.

Ironically for me, even if I choose to "stay male", I'd still need HRT for the rest of my life.  So ether way, it's until I die!
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