Vaginal Changes on Testosterone

Dr. Ben here! Today we are covering some of the key changes in vaginal secretions and anatomy, what that means for your health when on testosterone for gender affirming care.
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[@pineapplekush420]

Dr. Ben, you are an inspiration. As a trans man, it is so meaningful to me to see representation in the medical field. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@AlexanderReyPerez]

Totally agree ❤🎉

[@pandapan5797]

PLEASE PLEASE I love this medically-focused trans content!! I'd particularly love it if they were structured like classes, I'd pay for that!!! I'm a trans man student in the health area, not medicine, though, but I'm very interested in knowing about how the body works. I trust a trans man speaking about ftm hrt, more than any other source.

[@userAl9893]

thank you for the information! it's hard to find good, medical videos on lesser-known transgender issues. also, that's so cool to see a trans MD! I am a ftm nursing student :)

[@AdriXone-rr1sr]

As a trans guy 11 months on T I keep struggling with lower abdomen pain. It feels like the pain you get when your period is about to start but the pain is often really damn strong. I haven't had my period in a solid year because of progesteron pills I still continue taking to this day as contraception. I'm scared of going to the gynaecologist and with top surgery right around the corner (literally) I'm just very anxious about everything rn, being a nervous wreck so I feel like I'm overthinking things

[@Alexi0s]

Hey hope the pain gets better ^^ You’ve got this!

[@DumbStufffff]

It might be atropy! Atropy is pretty common for trans guys, but can cause much bigger issues when left alone so please see a doctor educated with trans health. ^_^ good luck

[@CycocelVocalist]

Hey bro we all hope you're doing well one month on 💙

[@thatonebab7351]

I am nearly a year out on testosterone and loving it. I do have some atrophy and other negative changes as mentioned here, but at my next appointment I will be asking about topical estrogen to manage those symptoms. Some trans women also take topical testosterone to keep genital atrophy at a minimum, so it isn't crazy for me to hear that the reverse is also a common option taken.

[@ieatpepole-k4y]

this man is a sweetheart omg!!!

[@EmmQ34]

Thanks for this video! I’m a trans man and I have my first gender clinic appointment in two weeks

[@CycocelVocalist]

Let us know how it went if you feel comfortable to do so!

[@PeakLinear]

@@CycocelVocalistYEA!!

[@EmmQ34]

@@CycocelVocalist Update: I’ve been prescribed testosterone! It arrives in the mail this week. I’m doing gel instead of injections.

[@metroboomin8895]

So great you're making these videos and putting the information out there :)

[@Douglas_5]

This video is so incredibly helpful, thank you for sharing the information that you do

[@mrheathcliffh]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@Coll.in2405]

I am officially in love with your videos- These helps so much-AND WE HAVE THE SAME NAME!(Well I go with Benjamin, Ben, and Benny)

[@AprilLovesDIY]

Thanks. I am taking testosterone for energy and life libido. But I’m close to perimenopause probly. I am using topical progesterone also. But believe I need to use the topical estrogen that I have as well

[@el_m3allem]

thank you for this super informative video! can you share some of the research for this video so i can check it out in more detail?

[@CycocelVocalist]

Would love to see you on the Trans Atlantic Call In Show with your name twin 💙

[@temmie248]

Such a great video! Keep it up Doctor Ben Haseen!!

[@alexisbrown6452]

Thank you Dr .Ben

[@lukeodubhda]

great video! I'm surprised that topical estrogen only has effects in the area applied. wouldn't a hormone have to get into the blood stream to have an effect and then once in blood stream, could have effects everywhere. it's absorbed in through the skin and gets to the relevant tissues but not via blood? any thoughts?

[@lionhearted_ben]

Good question! Estrogen gel is a specific formulation to act on the specific sites it's applied to. It doesn't travel very far in the bloodstream and acts on the receptors around the tissues they are closest to. Hope that helps!

[@captainghoul666]

Been very curious about this as someone with vaginismus

[@Ethan-ee8rv]

This vid is helpful as I suspect I may have atrophy. Im just wondering, as a trans doctor what is your opinion on transmedicalism? Do you believe dysphoria is the inate condition which makes us trans, or something else?

[@lionhearted_ben]

Dysphoria is not a need for someone to be trans. It is entirely someone's personal decision on whether they want to pursue medical interventions in their transition. I see gender diversity from the lens of my ancestors in South Asia.

[@ayeright320]

​@@lionhearted_benYour ancestors in Asia weren't taking pharmaceuticals that rotted their sex organs were they?

[@AprilLovesDIY]

FYI, bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection yes but it’s bacteria and yeast is a fungus. A yeast infection is completely different from bacterial vaginosis and are you really a doctor because you should know that

[@patrickdrake1103]

So helpful!!

[@dennis5806]

hey, as a transgender man i had some questions about some things i think youd know better about as a doctor and trans man yourself. but theres no way of contacting you anywhere so im just leaving this here. i understand we have a risk, trans or otherwise for cervical cancer. i, and probably many other trans guys dont see myself getting tested cause its too much anxiety and dysphoria. especially where im from, being trans is extremely uncommon. so, with that being said as a trans guy and doctor yourself whats your experience ? do you get tested regularly ? and would you recommend something like a hysterectomy and trachelectomy to remove the cervix and uterus altogether to prevent cancer in the future ?

[@CycocelVocalist]

Hey man have you considered the Trans Atlantic Call In Show?

[@thisolddown]

Video actually starts at 1:00

[@Least_Banging_Headbanger]

OoOoo 👻 Bro Can't Wait One Minute

[@Frank-e7x4q]

People trying to say rhey know more then this guy who probably has 8+ years of schooling and hands on experience with patients and himself. Humble yourselfs. 😂

[@lili-lou2460]

HIIII ! i'm an enby transmasc person who's about to start T, i'm also Bipolar and on Mood regulation pills (Quietiapine). Can Testosterone and my treatment cause some bad mix symptoms, are they compatible ? (thanks in advance if you answer)

[@machinegurlll]

as someone who took it for way too long I would try and get off seroquel and ask for a better bipolar med tbh. It makes you so tired it'll be hard to tell what the testosterone side effects are but im not a doctor so only listen to them and dont randomly quit cold turkey, that causes bad withdrawals

[@xsamsworldx]

Ask ur doctor. But taking metal health pills are extremely compatible and recommend sometimes when transition I’m on mood stabilizers as well

[@ayeright320]

Yes - stop messing with your body. It wont end well

[@xsamsworldx]

@@ayeright320 you can transition healthy. That was endocrinologist are for and go to school for. Stop being ignorant. If you have an education put it use

[@ayeright320]

​​@@xsamsworldxWhy are you people always so nasty!? The endocrinologists have completely shamed themselves by getting into an echo chamber with WPATH. There's no justification for any of this stuff. It's a dangerous fad and no one can help you once your body is wrecked

[@Nyxcoffee]

Hello! My 13 yr friend is going to be taking testosterone soon. I really want to take some as well, I want all effects from it apart from facial hair and a too deep voice. Is there any type of testosterone you know that can do that? :) I’m ((13-16))

[@Nyxcoffee]

@@Anne-yh1vv thank you.

[@banheezone]

​​@@Anne-yh1vv I agree with you as a minor who doesn't feel aligned with their birth gender. I feel like I've been put in the wrong body a lot somstime; I wish I looked more like a boy and was seen as a I boy but even if I could, I wouldn't take testosterone right now. I'm very sure I will when I'm older, but as you said it's a life changing decision that I don't think is safe to make at my age. EDIT: Okay, after some thought and talking to people about this. If someone is suffering from dysphoria I think they should get gender affirming care (testosterone/estrogen and hormone blockers). It's not as bad for me but for some people being in their bodies is hell and they deserve to feel better. Also, I don't think taking hormones is as permanent as you say it is.

[@HigoIndico]

​@@banheezoneFacial hair doesn't disappear after stopping testosterone, neither does the deeper voice. They are permanent changes. (Just clarifying because of your last sentence.)

[@thatonebab7351]

The best rec I have may be to get topical testosterone cream for bottom growth specifically, but if you also want the fat redistribution/muscles it's gonna be harder to get without getting some facial hair and voice changes- you would probably have to take injections or gel topical for that. The good news is, electrolysis and laser hair removal are a thing, as is voice training. There are ways around some changes but it does take work, and has more expenses.

[@banheezone]

@@HigoIndico That is true. Well, one would hope at the first signs of those changes people would realise before it's too late how they really feel.

[@vidhuverma480]

Does testosterone make your eyebrows grow thick?

[@ornithomancy]

bro yeast infections and bv are NOT the same thing

[@RubelizaFerrer]

where to buy testosterone?

[@HoldMyCalls]

planned parenthood i think(?), but it would definitely be best to check where you can find it locally

[@ishatounjoya9991]

You should also explain that gender identity is not the same as sexual orientation, Also you should also mention vigianal an trophy if you haven't had an hysterectomy

[@thatonebab7351]

Did you.. watch the video? He talked about atrophy. The video is also about vaginal anatomy specifically, not transness as a whole, why does orientation need to be talked about in every trans-related video?

[@dionnedunsmore9996]

Im not trans anything but i used to be a CMA, & a CPT. This topic is very interesting tho-regardless of my profession or preference. As a Mom (my kids are in their 30s tho, so maybe im now n exmom, like the cma & cpt titles?? 😆Lol n ! i no thats not true, im jk) i imagine raising a child dealing w this ... We all no how blunt kids can be. Sometimes (actually --most times) theyre so blunt. Alot of times they can really scar us deeply! So often r issues as adults, come from the stuff done to us when we were kids. Id probably have such a hard time rearing a child who faced trangender. I was a lil bit crazy protective over my kids. Smh somebody messin' w my kid?!!? 🤯💔😖 Not a good idea! Id probably end up in trouble smh not good. More than that issue tho would likely be feeling like Id failed my child. Mommys wear an exceptionally cool cape! We fix everything! Everything!! We always make r child's life easier or at least more manageable... From kissin' booboos to changing bicycle tires and gluing tea sets back together-- we fix it all!! Not being able to "fix" the issues going in hormonally and physically would just kill me inside. Sure-id utilize the doctor, and hopefully shed treat my child successfully but... It's not the same as Mommy'jng the situation.

[@user-gt2bn5el2f]

girl, this is why none of them will speak to you in 5 years

[@PursuitOfContent]

My friend regrets their transition. After doing research I understand why. They said they’re body has gone through changes that have had long lasting effects they can never undo. sad

[@arturarti2]

yeah thats what happens when you take hormones... your body will change. didnt they make a research first before transisioning????? they are the one to blame tbh

[@kaito.koi444]

yeah, but the chance of that happening is super low, and not something that should deter people from transitioning

[@PursuitOfContent]

@@kaito.koi444 it’s more common than you think

[@ayeright320]

​@@kaito.koi444 Nonsense its very common - why would anybody be happy that their body is wrecked for life ?

[@kaito.koi444]

@@ayeright320 its not wrecked. its how they truly are and how they feel comfortable

[@ayeright320]

Clinics don't pay for ongoing data collection or want to know about detransitioners- thats why they get abuse on socials. It's bad for business. They had a whole conference in the States recently though with loads of them there because it's a big problem now. I know many just in my area because I work in mental health.

[@canuckzed]

Why didn't you mention the vaginal attrophy and sepsis that Buck Angel experienced and nearly died from? If you're going to offer medical advice, at least tell the truth. Otherwise, your channels is a disservice.

[@lionhearted_ben]

I did mention vaginal atrophy.... I think you need to learn that I'm not keen on using big scientific words but would rather explain what that means. And many individuals regardless of gender will experience vaginal atrophy. Instead of using anecdotal incidents to scare folks, there are ways to address these problems in both cis women and trans folks.

[@samanthak9078]

​@@lionhearted_benthank you

[@KingBalusa]

This is great content!

[@Machete_Kissed_Ya]

Buck Angel transitioned during WW1 lmao He's older than earth. He has proven dementia. Since that he fires against, before he was a supporter and produced stuff for ftm se× toys.

[@ayeright320]

​@@lionhearted_ben Just say it rots your female reproductive system. It normally happens to women when they're poat menopause but testosterone makes it happen to young people

[@lucienlachance6985]

Dude you need a therapist, not a doctor

[@Machete_Kissed_Ya]

Interesting self-talk. With the help of a therapist, you can learn to accept others. So your appeal to yourself is a good start! Good luck! Afterwards you will be happier and more peaceful.

[@RippDrive]

The thing about people who see therapists. They never get better. You just keep going forever.

[@phantomblue523]

What do you mean?

[@lucienlachance6985]

@@Machete_Kissed_Ya thats the gayest shit i ever heard

[@sallyface00015]

It not wrong To be trans, just because you don't understand doesn't mean it's something bad.

[@jeepgurl1379]

Seems pretty bashful to be a doctor.

[@XuliPaws]

Wdym?