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MTF HRT and alochol?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by looking for me, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. looking for me

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    safe or not? looking for lived experience and what the docs say?
     
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    I've never read anything about tit being unsafe. My friend who's been on for a few years now drinks a lot and doesn't seem to have an problems(other than maybe drinking too much).

    I'm adding this to my list of questions I'm compiling for Wednesday....
     
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    As far as I'm aware of, until you get the testicle issue sorted and rely on anti androgens, your liver is under higher pressure. Alcohol strains the liver, too. So... drinking increases liver damage chances.
     
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    It's not good for you, same for smoking, but once in a while like anything in moderation is fine. Though I'm not a doctor, my opinion is make sure it's seldom, the hormones place great stress on your body and transitioning naturally makes you more prone to, well, dying (via various new potential complications).

    God bless.
     
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    I was not told it was a problem, but I will ask again.
     
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    ok so i was at the gender clinic today, got my script for blockers......:eusa_danc:eusa_danc and i asked, she told me that it wasnt a problem, excessive drinking is never a good idea however. i told her, truthfully, that i outgrew that years ago. so question answered. thanks everyone.

    just to add, i love a glass of wine when im preparing dinner and usually finish it by the end of the meal. plus i like getting a couple beers once in awhile with friends.
     
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    Good to know, thanks Sarah! I'm going to ask my doctor just to be safe, but good info.