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Coda · Posted 10-17-2019, 11:43 PM

Not a doctor, but this is what I think I understand about it...

It's not specifically HRT that weakens your immune system. I think I heard that in the long run it actually strengthens it; for non-trans people, hormone supplementation is used to strengthen the body.

But the initial transition between one's body running on one set of hormones to running on another set causes a lot of biological stress, and that can mess with your immune system just because your body is busy dealing with other stuff.

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Not a doctor, but this is what I think I understand about it... It's not specifically HRT that weakens your immune system. I think I heard that in the long run it actually strengthens it; for non-trans people, hormone supplementation is used to strengthen the body. But the initial transition between one's body running on one set of hormones to running on another set causes a lot of biological stress, and that can mess with your immune system just because your body is busy dealing with other stuff. Mega Man: The Light of Will (Mega Man / Green Lantern crossover: In the lead-up to the events of Mega Man 2, Dr. Wily has discovered emotional light technology. How will his creations change how humankind thinks about artificial intelligence? Sadly abandoned. Sufficient Velocity x-post) Games by Coda (updated 11/24/2019 - New game: Jigsawmino) Art by Coda (updated 4/20/2020 - untitled original music)
	Posted 10-17-2019, 11:43 PM