Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: lynette97 on October 29, 2015, 08:40:16 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Smoking
Post by: lynette97 on October 29, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Post by: lynette97 on October 29, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Will smoking like counteract or harm me with my hormnes?
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: Dena on October 29, 2015, 08:50:01 PM
Post by: Dena on October 29, 2015, 08:50:01 PM
Cancer and other health risk are higher if you smoke. In addition, some surgeons have restriction for smokers. In my case, I had voice surgery and the results may not be as good if you are or were a smoker. Healing after surgery is another consideration. It's just a good idea to quit before your transition so you can have a long, happy life.
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: LaneD on October 29, 2015, 08:51:07 PM
Post by: LaneD on October 29, 2015, 08:51:07 PM
It would be best to ask your doctor. I know smoking while taking estrogen increases the risk of getting a blood clot which could lead to pulmonary embolism, stroke or heart attack. Also increases the risk of cancers.
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: Tamika Olivia on October 29, 2015, 09:09:22 PM
Post by: Tamika Olivia on October 29, 2015, 09:09:22 PM
Just, like, in general it's not a good idea to smoke. There are some specific risks to trans people during hormone treatment, but even if there weren't, it isn't worth it.
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: awilliams1701 on October 29, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
Post by: awilliams1701 on October 29, 2015, 09:21:15 PM
Look into Vaping. I know some people that used it to quit smoking. Its reported to be 95% safer than smoking with no carcinogens. You can drop the nicotine gradually down to zero. While I had never smoked, I started vaping without any nicotine at all. I found it to be relaxing and I'm pretty sure it doesn't cause any risks. I used to have a twitch in my eye. It went away after a few days of vaping.
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: Qrachel on October 29, 2015, 11:05:21 PM
Post by: Qrachel on October 29, 2015, 11:05:21 PM
Unvarnished answer - yes. (BTW: no judgement is made regarding your behavior here.)
Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Take good care,
Rachel
Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Take good care,
Rachel
Title: Re: Smoking
Post by: Kylo on October 30, 2015, 11:39:51 AM
Post by: Kylo on October 30, 2015, 11:39:51 AM
I'm told it's not wise to smoke while on T because both have effects on the pulmonary system. Birth control pills containing synthetic estrogens warn of higher risks with clots and smoking does nothing kind to your veins either.