#the assumption that it would be better to let my body naturally regulate itself ignores the fact that not everyone’s body does that!!

[menthol-drops]

about your post about menstruation and testing- your uterus is not just for menstruation, it also regulates hormones, supports your pelvic floor, etc. it's not something that can just be taken out like a mr. potato head doll it's a very invasive surgery that also puts you at higher risk for certain cancers if i'm not mistaken

best wishes

Aw hey, thank you! Yeah, one of the unfortunate aspects of having a body is that things tend to have more than one function.

I have a few medical issues involving my reproductive system, hence the need for testing. i just don’t go into a lot of detail about it online usually, and I won’t go into further detail but i am under the care of an endocrinologist for both my transition and some of these issues, and am looking for a new OB/GYN due to changes in my medical network (fucking American insurance hellscape).

Also! Fun fact, you can have a partial hysterectomy done (take out the uterus, leave the ovaries), or tubal ligation which would reduce the need for supporting hormonal replacement but that’s something that’ll be discussed with the doc as far as what the best option would be given that i am trans and my hormonal goals/balance are different from a cisgender (or healthy) person’s. Personally i would prefer to have a full hysterectomy given my conditions but realistically i know that my doctor may recommend something different.

I have done research into this and discussed with my current and previous medical team, which is why we are at this point :) I appreciate the concern tho!