I've heard some people say that HRT/testosterone can cause like. a degenerative bone disease? I can't remember what it's called- something like osteoporosis I think- but I honestly have no idea if it's fear mongering or not and I've been really worried about it recently even though I really want to go on T eventually- is there any validity to those claims?
So according to my research and the several medical studies I read were women, men and transgender studies.
Blanket answer, not for young people.
So according to the studies I read cacausion and asian women post menopause (middle aged and elderly) have the highest rate of osteoporosis. This is because there are no more sex hormones being produced.
Cis men had a way lower rate of osteoporosis, and the disease had a small correlation to lower hormone levels (lower Testerone levels).
The transgender study was not very big, but it did conclude that taking Testerone itself will not cause osteoporosis, but continuing hormone treatment and staying in safe levels actually led to transmen on constant hormone therapy, post hysterectomy, having a similar rate of osteoporosis as cis men.
So, actually taking and continuing testosterone hormone therapy will not have a negative affect on bone density.
However, genetics and medications also can play a roles in developing osteoporosis, but this is for anyone cis or trans. So there is always a small exception. This is really the only valid part of these claims. If you are not predisposed to osteoporosis, taking testerone therapy will not harm your bone density, it actually may help you keep your bone density longer than not on hormones.
I hope I answered your question.
If not let me know,
Thank you for being patient,
-Zestual ✌🏽 🩷🩵


















