ftmark November 4, 2011
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It is a bit tricky to comment on the health issues facing transmen, as we're not always very good subjects for studies. Firstly, there's not all that many of us, and many of us are not the 'signing up for research' type. Secondly, whilst people have been transitioning for decades, it is still hard for researchers to be able to put together enough statistics to be reliable. In short, they don't really know what's going to happen to us in the long-term.
That said, there is enough evidence to be able to make some broad statements about the effects of transitioning through hormone use. I will do my best to talk about a few of them, but please bear in mind that I am not medically trained, and if you're worried about any of this, you should go to the doctor for a more educated picture of what's what.