Joanna Gaines opens up about her emotional changes and how her relationship with Chip has evolved. She reveals that she has become more emotional recently, embracing her feelings and refusing to hold things in. This shift comes at a pivotal moment in her life as a mother, as their oldest child has left for college. Despite the challenges, Gaines sees it as a "beautiful disruption" and is trying to approach it with a positive mindset.
Taking testosterone as part of a transition can lead to the growth of "innumerable miniature prostates" in the vaginal canal for trans masculine individuals. This phenomenon, known as prostatic metaplasia, is health-neutral and has been observed in both trans and intersex individuals. However, due to a lack of research, many trans individuals are not informed about this potential side effect by medical professionals. Other lesser-known effects of testosterone include emotional changes, which can vary from person to person but are often positive, and the fact that low-dose testosterone still has the same effects as high-dose, just at a slower pace. Additionally, unbalanced levels of testosterone can convert to estrogen, and changes in susceptibility to STIs and UTIs may occur due to the lack of natural estrogen in the genital area. The limited knowledge and education surrounding trans medicine highlight the need for standardized education and research in this field.
