Trans men (or other people who have taken testosterone with PCOS?

I have PCOS and take a high dosage estrogen containing birth control pill daily to help regulate symptoms. It does help with some symptoms, but it has also had issues with making my breasts grow (Over the past two years, I lost 100 lbs and gained two full cup sizes). I am genderqueer and would not mind being more masculine presenting, though I do not plan to identify as male. If I switched from taking estrogen and took enough testosterone to up my level to a male level (which would be much less than most people would have to take), how would that affect my PCOS symptoms? My testosterone now is higher than what is considered 'normal' female range. Does anyone know how this would affect me? Has anyone here with PCOS transitioned or took testosterone?

2009-11-07T22:32:32Z

Look, I have nothing against trans guys, or people who do decide to have a male identity, but I don't really fit a male or female identity. Some people identify as male and that's cool, but us people who do not identify as either gender deserve respect as well. How is the issue of taking female hormones not as big a deal as taking male hormones? I have taken hormones every day for two years, so how am I being less serious if I consider taking a different hormone?

2009-11-07T22:35:41Z

Unlike some people with PCOS, my progesterone is not high, only my testosterone. So, the estrogen I take now counteracts my natural out of wack testosterone, but if I rose my testosterone to a male level, it seems this should be as good of a solution.

Wandering Jay2009-11-07T21:16:32Z

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We're talking Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome right? Something like half of transguys are diagnosed with that in their lifetime, whereas less than ten percent of women are....

Your question doesn't really boil down to PCOS in any event. You can't gain access to testosterone for transition purposes since you already admit you don't have a male gender identity. Hormones aren't playthings as you are likely well aware, and an endocrinologist isn't going to hand you testosterone just because you "would not mind being more masculine".

Your question, while unintended, is a little offensive as it trivializes the path some of us take. However if this is something you wish to pursue, you'd best speak with your endocrinologist.

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Runa2009-11-07T12:21:05Z

I have not, though I will tell you it is a great medical risk to stop taking your hormone treatment for PCOS. I would say in this instance that your physical health outweighs your gender identity.

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