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submitted 2 days ago by MicrondeMMMMMMM to c/mtf

Does anyone know how long (if it happens at all) are testicules irreversibly atrophied from HRT? Basically I'm scared that if I stop HRT they'll just go back to working the way they always have and I'm hoping that they won't.

I've been on HRT mono therapy for a year now and my testosterone has been nearly totally suppressed for the whole time, so I wonder if the girls are done for essentially...

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[-] dandelion 6 points 2 days ago

I just assume in these cases fertility implies also that the testes produce more testosterone again. I only ask because that seems to be OP's concern, rather than fertility directly.

[-] LassCalibur@beehaw.org 7 points 2 days ago

Yep!

It is important to note that this will, in turn, cause a surge in testosterone levels, which may be very dysphoric and unpleasant for patients.

[-] dandelion 5 points 2 days ago

lovely ๐Ÿ’€

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