[erika_]

Hi Erika,
Some members have experiencef an occasional shortness of breath, though it is not certain if this is from PM or other factors. I would think if you are already fit (congrats on the weight loss, honey!) then the worst might be a slight need to just work a little harder. But, really, I would not worry about it unless a problem arises. Why worry before there is a need?
Hugs

Thank you Samantha!
I so need to get on PM again, I won't be worried!

Welcome back, Erika. Sorry to hear about your break up. Was it because of your gender issues?

Regarding your question: Lowering your testosterone level will likely cause a loss of muscle mass in time. It depends on how far you push it, and how hard you work to maintain strength. After 6 months on PM, my total serum testosterone dropped to 109 ng/dL, well below the male reference level. I've experienced a noticeable loss of upper body strength in that time. I do cardio exercise regularly, and my hobbies do demand significant arm and shoulder strength so I am countering muscle loss there to some degree. Still, muscle loss is one of the tradeoffs we have to make when we shift our hormonal balance toward estrogen. For me, personally, I'm not bothered by it.

Clara

Yes, my dysphoria was one of the issues that lead me to break up...
I felt so good when I was on PM that I want to start on it again soon!