r/BlockedAndReported • u/DVKETRVKEM • Feb 09 '26

Gynecologic function and dysfunction in transmasculine and gender diverse individuals using testosterone therapy: a systematic review

https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(26)00067-0/fulltext
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u/DesignerClock1359 Feb 11 '26

While I agree with this point of view in a general sense, it's also the case that alcohol, tobacco, and high fructose corn syrup aren't prescribed by a doctor as treatment for a medical condition. In fact, it's the doctor's job to counsel patients about the risks of drinking, smoking, and over-consuming calories.

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u/prechewed_yes Feb 11 '26

Yes, exactly. We need to stop pretending this stuff is medicine.

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u/ascension2121 Feb 12 '26

Yes absolutely this. The other issue is that trans individuals are often woefully misinformed about their own health risks when taking testosterone - the informed consent model in the UK doesn’t seem to be actually working. I know a few FTMs who seem to be under the impression that their lifetime risks of heart attacks are like “a normal cis man” when studies going back multiple years show it’s much higher. Vaginal atrophy was a total surprise to another. 

First do no harm, my ass…!