Testosterone

Most physical changes occur over the course of a few years regardless of the method used. Gel and injections are comparable in efficacy. The method of administration impacts the way in which hormone levels peak. Injections are associated with a fast peak in blood hormone levels and as such there may be some fluctuations in hormone levels between injections. Gels are slowly absorbed and so they provide a more consistent dosage and therefore stable hormone levels, avoiding the highs and lows which...

Ongoing testosterone treatment is likely to affect your monthly cycle, by reducing or stopping it entirely. It is still important to consider the need for smear tests and sexual health checks (including sexually transmitted infections). Your GP or local sexual health clinic can help with this. Testosterone treatment should eventually stop your monthly cycle altogether. If you would like to address this sooner, we can look at adding a puberty blocker to your treatment, or by maximising testos...

We advise that patients do not start masculinising treatment with injectable testosterone and instead begin with testosterone gel for at least three months to minimise potential side effects and allow a more gradual adjustment to treatment. There can be exceptions to this with good reason (i.e. frequent contact with young children; sensory issues) and approval from the medical team. If you can explain why you would like to start on injections, we can add this information to your case for the Med...