does T negatively affect immune system? ive had two friends complain about getting sick more often after T? theyre like 1 year on it...or is it not related? thanks!
There’s some indication that high levels of testosterone can suppress antibody responses (source), though the mechanism by which they do so is still unknown. So the answer is “Maybe, in some cases, but it’s not guaranteed.”
- Mod Rabbit
I had an immune dysfunction that I was required to get under control prior to starting T. (Cis) men are considered to have a lower immune system than (cis) women, so any effect is likely to be bringing you in line with cis men levels (not "weakening" your immune system specifically, but putting it to how it is expected to be for your actual gender). Mod mayhem.
