I've been on T almost 3 years now and I am in a comfortable place right now in terms of how I look like, voice etc. Looking at facial hair progress I think I'd have a pretty thick, visible facial hair within 6-10 months or so but I really really dont want that, as well as any more hair on the rest of my body.

So my question is, if I stop taking T and go on blockers instead, will it "freeze" my progress in place? Meaning I wont have periods, my ovaries will still not function at all, and I will also not get back to being any more feminine?

On another note, what format are blockers available generally? Pills, gels, injections? Or only pills?

Thanks for the help.

Just keep in mind that your body will need some kind of sex hormone, be that testosterone or estrogen. With neither you run the risk of feeling tired and, over time, of developing osteoporosis. Perhaps you might find it useful to have your t dosage lowered rather than stopped as a first step?

That is a fair point, Ms Grace. I thought osteoporosis is a result of the removal of the uterus and ovaries.

If I were to lower my T levels, is it possible to achieve a similar result? As in not advancing any further in masculinity, and rather keeping my current levels for an indefinite amount of time? I really want to stop getting more hair, be it on my face or anywhere else and I'm fairly sure my voice would not go much deeper than it is so I think I'd like to keep it where I am right now. Is that possible?

You could try that. but it's not really that possible to cultivate exact physical and biological responses through hormone manipulation. If it was we'd all be doing it.  A lot of it comes down to genetics. You might get more hair, less hair, no change... you won't know until you try and give it some time.

Quote from: caliyr on June 04, 2016, 07:18:02 PM
That is a fair point, Ms Grace. I thought osteoporosis is a result of the removal of the uterus and ovaries.

Genetic women are more prone to osteo after menopause (once their body stops producing estrogen), regardless of whether ovaries/uterus being removed.

Quote from: caliyr on June 04, 2016, 07:18:02 PM
That is a fair point, Ms Grace. I thought osteoporosis is a result of the removal of the uterus and ovaries.

If I were to lower my T levels, is it possible to achieve a similar result? As in not advancing any further in masculinity, and rather keeping my current levels for an indefinite amount of time? I really want to stop getting more hair, be it on my face or anywhere else and I'm fairly sure my voice would not go much deeper than it is so I think I'd like to keep it where I am right now. Is that possible?

With low dose your body will continue to masculinize, but at a lower rate.  And, no you cannot go without any hormones at all.  I got everything removed at my hysterectomy.  I asked my surgeon that if I ever wanted to stop T, what age would I have to take estrogen until.  He said age 53.

Quote from: Bimmer Guy on June 12, 2016, 08:31:11 PM
With low dose your body will continue to masculinize, but at a lower rate.  And, no you cannot go without any hormones at all.  I got everything removed at my hysterectomy.  I asked my surgeon that if I ever wanted to stop T, what age would I have to take estrogen until.  He said age 53.

My doctor said basically the same thing, except 45 was the age I was given.

The voice will stay if you stop T. New hair growth will slow down and stop if you stop T, but active follicles are active now so you'd probably still be hairier than most. Like Ms. Grace said, a lot of it is down to genetics. Periods would be my biggest concern. I am not sure if there is any kind of acclimation period with blockers where you may be vulnerable to restarting them. Blockers are also very, very expensive and AFAIK rarely covered by insurance policies.

I would talk to your doctor about going on an ultra low dose of testosterone and considering a non-hormonal birth control option for the period cessation like Depo Provera shots. You could also consider surgical means for it, if that's a road you want to go down.

Thank you for all your replies. I'm still trying to contact my gender clinic but they are not picking up the phone so I could not talk to anyone about this.

Considering I cant go without any hormones and that going on blockers could get me back on periods, I think I'll just get used to the thought of shaving my face instead.