What to Expect on Testosterone: From Day 1 to Year 3 of HRT

What actually happens when you go on testosterone? In this video, I break down the real effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drawing from both personal experience and established medical research. I cover what to expect before you start, what changes show up in the first few weeks and months, how your body evolves over the first few years, and what the long-term effects really look like. I also touch on fertility, navigating the healthcare system, and why every transition is different. Here are the key timestamps: Before You Start: 0:47 1 to 6 Weeks: 3:44 3 to 6 Months: 4:26 6 to 12 Months: 5:49 1 to 3 Years: 6:18 Long Term: 8:31 Whether you're starting your own transition journey, supporting someone in through this process, or just genuinely curious—this video is for you. Remember, everyone’s transition looks different—and that’s okay. Get informed, build your care team, and trust yourself. Drop your questions or share your experience in the comments! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell if you want more content like this. 🔗 Sources + Further Reading: HRT Timeline: https://www.gendergp.com/hrt-timeline... What to Expect on Testosterone: https://www.folxhealth.com/library/wh... MayoClinic Guidelines on HRT: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-proc... Impacts of T on your Liver (1): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33524... Impacts of T on your Liver (2): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Impacts of T on your Cardiovascular Health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Impacts of T on your Skeletal Structure: https://academic.oup.com/jcem/advance... The Definition of Gender Dysphoria: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... Sandy Stone's Post-Transsexual Manifesto: https://uberty.org/wp-content/uploads... Statistics on Trans and Non-Binary Canadians: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/census/c... Statistics on Trans Americans: https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.ed... Rates of Transition Regret: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Rates of Knee-Surgery Regret: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... Tracking Anti-Trans Legislation in the USA: https://translegislation.com/ Tracking Anti-Trans Bills in Canada: https://celeste.lgbt/en/2025/01/janua... Bill 26 in Alberta: https://www.millerthomson.com/en/insi...