Tips for a healthy life during and after transitioning

 

 One important thing persons who take hormones should pay attention to is that alcohol and tobacco can cause health issues if taken with hormones. People who smoke or drink have an increased risk of heart and lung disease. So you should not smoke and only drink small amounts while transitioning.

 

 

Like any other person paying attention to your nutrition and fitness can help your mind and body stay healthy. Please keep in mind that your provider will want you to be in good physical condition for any possible surgeries.

Like for everybody else it is important to practice safer sex to not contract sexual transmitted diseases like HIV, Syphilis or HPV.

 

 

In order to lower any health risks regular blood tests should be performed to monitor liver health since the hormones might strain your liver.

Avoid buying hormones on the ‘’black market’’ or from unreliable sources because you might expose yourself to serious health risks. Hormones can be prescribed by general practitioners, endocrinologists and gynecologists. They should be taken with care, as they can cause temporary and/or permanent side effects.

 

 

Visit the doctor regularly so they can monitor your overall health.