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Removed subjective framing of voice deepening as an "unfortunately" permanent effect. Everyone's transition goals are different.
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(Removed subjective framing of voice deepening as an "unfortunately" permanent effect. Everyone's transition goals are different.)
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===Voice deepening===
===Voice deepening===


Most individuals on testosterone will experience a gradual deepening of the voice,<ref name="soc 36">World Professional Association for Transgender Health. ''The Standards of Care,'' version 7. 2012. Page 36. https://wpath.org/publications/soc</ref> caused by growth of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, this begins after 3 to 12 months, and finished after 1 to 2 years.<ref name="soc 37" /> Unfortunately, the changes are permanent. This means that a trans-masculine person's voice will stay as low as it got even if they stop taking HRT. Many individuals who do not want the full effect of voice deepening will take testosterone until their voice deepens to their desired resonance and then stop.
Most individuals on testosterone will experience a gradual deepening of the voice,<ref name="soc 36">World Professional Association for Transgender Health. ''The Standards of Care,'' version 7. 2012. Page 36. https://wpath.org/publications/soc</ref> caused by growth of the larynx (voice box). In most cases, this begins after 3 to 12 months, and finished after 1 to 2 years.<ref name="soc 37" /> The changes are permanent, meaning a trans-masculine person's voice will stay as low as it got even if they stop taking HRT. Many individuals who do not want the full effect of voice deepening will take testosterone until their voice deepens to their desired resonance and then stop.




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