PCOS and testosterone

[R1ley]

So I was diagnosed with PCOS around a year ago, I don't have an extreme case of it but I am more hairy than average and a bit overweight, I also don't get periods at all except for one time when I was around 13, then it basically stopped altogether and I haven't had one since the doctor prescribed me Levlen which is like the pill and since I've been on that I've been getting monthly periods.

But I was just wondering, cause I haven't started taking T yet, when I do will I have to stop taking the pill? Cause I don't know if I can cause the doctor told me if I don't have a period for a long time the like uterine lining or whatever will build up and it can cause cancer or something, so I'm like really confused and cause I have PCOS will it stop me from being able to take T? Or when I start taking it will it not matter anymore? I've tried researching this online but I haven't really gotten the information I'm looking for : /

[green27]

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 3 years prior to starting T. I can honestly say that in my experience T has pretty much resolved any PCOS issues I was having previously. My mental health is 500% better no more mood swings. I have way more energy now. I actually lost about 15 pounds since starting T with the same amount of working out as I was doing pre-T. I would suggest that you make sure to let your doctor know that you've been dealing with PCOS, and you might really want to consider a Hysto early in your transition in order to avoid any chance of ovarian cancer. But a PCOS diagnosis should not stop you from being able to take T.

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[FTMax]

If the medication you're taking is hormone based birth control, you may want to reassess it. Most guys who need a form of birth control or who are having period issues on T end up doing depo provera shots. That is what my doctor recommends.

I had PCOS pre-T and it caused me no issues getting a prescription or on T. My T levels were just elevated to begin with. My period completely stopped less than 3 months on T, and I had no further problems. I had a hysterectomy prior to my bottom surgery and there were no issues with my uterus. The ovaries had lots of cysts on them, but they had cysts on them pre-T too. Nothing cancerous down there.

[maksim]

I have PCOS and I got prescribed T last week, I took my first shot today.
The only thing they did differently as a result of the PCOS was prescribing me a slightly lower dose than average, simply because I already have elevated testosterone and due to my history with heart problems, they didn't want to risk any possible problems.

[Jacqueline]

R1ley,

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