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I have been on testosterone for 9 months now and it’s been 1.5 months since my last period, the longest my cycle has ever lasted. I also have experienced hot flashes at any point in my cycle. Before I started testosterone, I would only get them on the 3rd day.” —Andrew\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"“My period immediately stopped after my first injection and I have not had a period since. Crazy!” —Tobey\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"“Before taking testosterone my period was light and regular, though easily interrupted by physical stress like over-exercising or anxiety. I had some PMS and cramps, but they were pretty minor. 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If you’re interested in starting or stopping hormone therapy, this is a big health change, so it’s important to talk to your doctor or visit a gender clinic. While undergoing this change, you will need to have regular blood tests and keep your health care providers updated about your physical, mental and emotional state, as changing the levels of hormones in your system can have an effect emotionally as well as physically. Be sure to express any concerns you might have to your healthcare provider–you might simply need to adjust your dosage. 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If you don’t currently have other trans people in your life, search for online forums to share tips and experiences. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If you’re looking for free, reliable information to show your doctor to help you communicate about your health care, download the book\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"http://www.nickgorton.org/\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" or check out the\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"http://www.vch.ca/transhealth/resources/tcp.html\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The Trans Care Project of Vancouver\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", which is a series of resources for clinicians.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Unfortunately, there is a lack of scientific research on the long term use of testosterone. 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