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Can high testosterone levels cause a late period?
I'm a week late, and I'm hope for my mental health that I'm not pregnant. I'm transgender FTM, but haven't started testosterone therapy yet. One of the possiblities I came up with is high testosterone levels. Since puberty, but face has only looked more like a Cis gendered guy, and I think that's be it. I really don't know all the terminology as I stick with things that go along with my gender and not biological sex.
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I would definitely guess so. Any changes in hormones can affect periods. Are you being guided by your doctor as you transition? this would be great to get some official guidance in the process.
Irregular periods also aren't uncommon at all, ESPECIALLY if your hormone levels are in some way different. But I agree with specialmom that it could be good to talk to your doctor about this - and maybe also take a pregnancy test to put your mind at rest? I understand why you might not want to, but it's better to know for sure so you know how to best deal with the situation. But the most likely answer is indeed that your period is just irregular.
Good luck, sir c:
Good luck, sir c:
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