ext_172103 ([identity profile] below-the-belt.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] trans2004-11-05 02:57 pm

effects of hormone therapy on premenstrual symptoms?

Hi all,
I'm trying to gather information and first-hand accounts of the effects of taking testosterone on premenstrual symptoms [cramps, mood swings, pain, anxiety, cold sweats, craving, the whole nine yards] as well as learn about the cyclical effects of taking estrogen, in the contexts of transitioning. I'm writing a zine [self-published homemade magazine] about premenstrual symptoms - how to ease them, how to avoid getting them, etc - and I'm committed to including experiences from all kinds of people, so the zine can be useful to all kinds of people [including transgendered, transsexual and intersex folks]. [I'm trans/genderqueer, but since I'm not on hormone therapy of any kind I don't have any first-hand experience.]

You can send stories/submissions [or questions or feedback] to belowthebelt @ ziplip.com [omit the spaces] or comment here. Let me know whether you'd like me to use your lj username, your first name, full name, initials or 'anonymous.'

Thanks lots!

-Shix
Coordinator
Below the Belt Resource Center