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[WATCH] How does testosterone treatment help transgender men?

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Yolanda Mdzeke and Joan van Dyk

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February 7, 2023

Transgender men (people who were assigned female at birth but identify as men) will use testosterone treatment for their entire lives.

The hormone gives transgender men traits such as a beard, stronger muscles and a deeper voice.

Testosterone treatment can also have positive psychological effects on transgender men, such as easing feelings of gender dysphoria.

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Yolanda Mdzeke

Yolanda Mdzeke is a multimedia reporter at Bhekisisa.

Joan van Dyk

Joan van Dyk is Bhekisisa's news editor.

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