What is the best age to transition?

Although there is not a consensus on the issue, some clinicians who work with transgender children have concluded that when children persistently identify as the nonconforming gender, the best course is to socially transition, or live as the other gender, even at age 3.

Does testosterone make you taller?

~ Bone Structure: Once your bones have stopped growing after puberty, testosterone can not change the size or shape of your bones. It will not increase your height or change the size of your hands and feet. What are the risks of taking masculinizing hormones?

Does testosterone increase your size?

Testosterone is responsible for increased muscle mass. Leaner body mass helps control weight and increases energy. For men with low testosterone, studies show that treatment can decrease fat mass and increase muscle size and strength.

Is it possible to be transgender if you dress like a boy?

Alex. Top Answerer. No. Sexuality and gender identity have no correlation, and how you dress doesn’t define your gender. However, if you’re dressing like a boy because you feel you are a boy, and actually want to be a boy, it’s possible you could be transgender.

How do I know if I am transgender or gender variant?

This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are transgender, but it could. It may also mean that you are gender variant in another way. Ask yourself why you are curious. If it’s persistent discomfort with your assigned gender, or attraction to the image of yourself as a different gender, you may be transgender.

What should I do if I’m wondering if I am transgender?

Acknowledge that you are curious. If you are seriously wondering whether or not you might be transgender, you’re probably not fully gender conforming. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are transgender, but it could. It may also mean that you are gender variant in another way. Ask yourself why you are curious.

Does it make sense to be transgender in retrospect?

In retrospect, it all makes sense. My conflict came from my innate need and want to do the things that genetic girls or women get to do. I was transgender.