Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Finny_Nguyen on April 19, 2014, 10:32:37 PM Return to Full Version
Title: What will happen if you stop T after 1 - 2 years?
Post by: Finny_Nguyen on April 19, 2014, 10:32:37 PM
Post by: Finny_Nguyen on April 19, 2014, 10:32:37 PM
So, I want a deep voice, some extra hair and a masculine face, but I'm concerned about health.
Is it possible to stop T after I get what I want? I don't want T for the rest of my life and get cancer in my final years. Sure, I will have top surgery but no, I won't have bottom surgery due to the pain and the unnatural penis. Yes, I can survive a few day of the month too.
So, can I stop T after 1 - 2 years of using it?
Is it possible to stop T after I get what I want? I don't want T for the rest of my life and get cancer in my final years. Sure, I will have top surgery but no, I won't have bottom surgery due to the pain and the unnatural penis. Yes, I can survive a few day of the month too.
So, can I stop T after 1 - 2 years of using it?
Title: Re: What will happen if you stop T after 1 - 2 years?
Post by: Kyler on April 20, 2014, 02:39:03 PM
Post by: Kyler on April 20, 2014, 02:39:03 PM
Of course you can stop taking testosterone whenever you want to. I would consult a doctor when you wanted to get off of it though. I've heard of people being weaned off instead of just stopping cold turkey.
Your voice and hair should stay the same but your face will definitely not be masculine (aside from the hair that you do end up growing, I think). Testosterone won't change the bones or cartilage in your face, just the fat... And that will revert.
Your voice and hair should stay the same but your face will definitely not be masculine (aside from the hair that you do end up growing, I think). Testosterone won't change the bones or cartilage in your face, just the fat... And that will revert.
Title: Re: What will happen if you stop T after 1 - 2 years?
Post by: sad panda on April 21, 2014, 12:27:30 AM
Post by: sad panda on April 21, 2014, 12:27:30 AM
Quote from: Kyler on April 20, 2014, 02:39:03 PM
Of course you can stop taking testosterone whenever you want to. I would consult a doctor when you wanted to get off of it though. I've heard of people being weaned off instead of just stopping cold turkey.
Your voice and hair should stay the same but your face will definitely not be masculine (aside from the hair that you do end up growing, I think). Testosterone won't change the bones or cartilage in your face, just the fat... And that will revert.
It will also enlargen your pores and roughen your skin texture a little bit permanently, but not that much.
Title: Re: What will happen if you stop T after 1 - 2 years?
Post by: Arch on April 21, 2014, 12:58:29 AM
Post by: Arch on April 21, 2014, 12:58:29 AM
I have heard reports of voices that became a little less deep after the guy stopped T. Don't know how true the stories are.
T is supposed to thicken bone and cartilage somewhat, but I think that takes a long time. But I would think that the change would be irreversible once it does happen. Facial fat and muscle will revert to their original form.
I'm not sure where you want the hair. Face? Body? Head? Facial hair usually takes time. Body hair took less time for me. I lost head hair; I have a receding hairline, which is normal for a guy my age, and the hair in front is thinning. I can't tell whether I'm balding. The jury's still out. But if you start T and stay on it for a couple of years, be prepared for some hair loss or at least a different hairline.
Also, don't forget that your junk is likely to grow. Some guys get dramatic growth of a couple of inches or more.
T is supposed to thicken bone and cartilage somewhat, but I think that takes a long time. But I would think that the change would be irreversible once it does happen. Facial fat and muscle will revert to their original form.
I'm not sure where you want the hair. Face? Body? Head? Facial hair usually takes time. Body hair took less time for me. I lost head hair; I have a receding hairline, which is normal for a guy my age, and the hair in front is thinning. I can't tell whether I'm balding. The jury's still out. But if you start T and stay on it for a couple of years, be prepared for some hair loss or at least a different hairline.
Also, don't forget that your junk is likely to grow. Some guys get dramatic growth of a couple of inches or more.