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I’m about to take some myself in the next couple of weeks and would like to know the changes you’ve experienced upon taking them, what type you take, how long for, when you noticed a difference and what… etc

I have seen people’s posts but want to hear first hand if possible to really get an idea.

Thank you!

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[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

she fashions herself as "MtF" and transfeminine because she has such a low opinion of how she looks, and because she has been mislead to think that her problems will be fixed by taking estrogen.

Internet charlatans and grifters are pushing this idea that you can take hormones to fix your insecurities - young cis men are flocking to TRT clinics to boost their testosterone and to feel more masculine. Women are being directed by influencers to apply vaginal estrogen creams to the face to soften and beautify skin. Women are also being convinced to take testosterone to boost "energy" and so on.

These are all pseudo-science practices pushed by people who profit from the fad, and dangerous in many cases.