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T and Singing

Started by Starry333, December 03, 2015, 01:34:41 PM

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Starry333

Okay, so a few weeks ago, after about eight or nine years of keeping it inside, I finally came out to myself and many of my college friends that I am a trans man. I've been doing a lot of research on ways of helping with my body dysphoria, and I know that one day I would definitely like to have top and bottom surgery. I've been really struggling with whether taking T is something I want to pursue, though. I really want many of the changes that T brings but I'm also really scared because I am a singer. I have been a singer all my life, and I love my voice. I've never had voice dysphoria, even though I am a soprano. Will I still be able to sing if I take T? I don't mind if I end up with a lower range, I just don't want my singing abilities completely destroyed.
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Bimmer Guy

Quote from: Starry333 on December 03, 2015, 01:34:41 PM
Okay, so a few weeks ago, after about eight or nine years of keeping it inside, I finally came out to myself and many of my college friends that I am a trans man. I've been doing a lot of research on ways of helping with my body dysphoria, and I know that one day I would definitely like to have top and bottom surgery. I've been really struggling with whether taking T is something I want to pursue, though. I really want many of the changes that T brings but I'm also really scared because I am a singer. I have been a singer all my life, and I love my voice. I've never had voice dysphoria, even though I am a soprano. Will I still be able to sing if I take T? I don't mind if I end up with a lower range, I just don't want my singing abilities completely destroyed.

You will find a number of threads on this topic if you do a search.

Also, there is this:  http://transguys.com/features/testosterone-ftm-singing

There is an academic article in the above link you may find helpful, as well.
Top Surgery: 10/10/13 (Garramone)
Testosterone: 9/9/14
Hysto: 10/1/15
Stage 1 Meta: 3/2/16 (including UL, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty), (Crane, CA)
Stage 2 Meta: 11/11/16 Testicular implants, phallus and scrotum repositioning, v-nectomy revision.  Additional: Lipo on sides of chest. (Crane, TX)
Fistula Repair 12/21/17 (UPenn Hospital,unsuccessful)
Fistula Repair 6/7/18 (Nikolavsky, successful)
Revision: 1/11/19 Replacement of eroded testicle,  mons resection, cosmetic work on scrotum (Crane, TX)



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Starry333

Sorry, I'm new to this site and didn't think about searching >.< But thank you so much, you've helped a lot!
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