Is going on hormones okay as a Christian?
I (19) am a trans man. I have been trans since before the beginning of high school. Ever since then, I have wanted to go on hormones as soon as I possibly could. Now that I’m getting older and closer to the age that I can go on hormones, I’m starting to have doubts about it and how it relates to God. I’ve always believed in God, but only recently started calling myself a Christian.
I’m worried that going on hormones is going against God’s design for me. I was born female. I do not think you need to go on hormones to be trans; hormones are just my personal preference for myself. I believe I would feel more comfortable in my body going on testosterone. I want those changes. I’m just struggling with the idea of how that plays into Christianity.
Would it be better if I worked on myself in therapy first, then see where I stand on hormones? If there is anyone here who went/is on hormones, what makes you feel certain that it’s okay? If there is anyone who isn’t going on hormones, why not? Any advice/words of wisdom is greatly appreciated.