- Transgender men (people who were assigned female at birth but identify as men) will use testosterone treatment for their entire lives.Â
- The hormone gives transgender men traits such as a beard, stronger muscles and a deeper voice.Â
- Testosterone treatment can also have positive psychological effects on transgender men, such as easing feelings of gender dysphoria.
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Yolanda Mdzeke is a multimedia reporter at Bhekisisa.
Joan van Dyk is Bhekisisa's news editor.