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Testosterone

Blog posts about testosterone as a method of gender affirmation for trans men, non-binary people, and others.

Cervical Screening for Trans and Gender Diverse People

19 June 2026
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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. This post equips trans and gender diverse people, and those who care for them, with evidence-based information to improve access to life-saving cervical cancer prevention.

Pelvic Pain on Testosterone: What’s Going On and What Can Help

21 May 2025
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Pelvic pain on testosterone is common and treatable. You deserve care that supports your body and your identity.

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Bone Health

20 February 2025
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The impacts of gender-affirming hormone therapy on bone health; mixed research results.

Menstrual Periods and Testosterone Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy

14 November 2024
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How long does it take for periods to stop with testosterone? After years without a period, I have started bleeding again. What's going on?

Non-Binary People and Gender-Affirming Hormones and Surgeries

16 February 2024
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Non-binary people in Australia commonly pursue gender-affirming hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.

Behind the Scenes of our World-First Fitness and Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Study

8 February 2024
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888

What does participation in our study on skeletal muscle health, fitness, and performance involve?

A World-First Trial on Fast Access to Testosterone

4 October 2023
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A world-first randomised controlled trial on fast access to testosterone: How we did it and why it is such a landmark study.

Accessing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Australia

7 August 2023
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The process of accessing gender-affirming hormone therapy if you are over 18 and living in Australia.

Options for Testosterone Hormone Therapy in Australia

2 February 2023
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What are the options for testosterone gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in Australia?

Genital Changes, Periods, and Pelvic Pain in People Using Testosterone

11 January 2023
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What effects does testosterone have on the genitalia, uterus, and ovaries?

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