I started T recently and now I have a bajillion questions

[basspixie]

(FYI: As of 11/13/26 I'll have taken 3 T shots)
HIIII!!! :3 <3 Here's my predicament: I'm a trans dude who's been out as trans for years now (I'm 18), I'm friends with other trans dudes, I have trans dude mentors, I often help out with community healthcare stuff, etc etc SO I thought I knew everything there was to know about T. So far I've been dead wrong and sooooo confused.
Here's my biggest questions at the moment:
I started my period 2 days ago (11/10) and it's been extremely heavy and I've been cramping a lot. I do have PCOS but it's been under control for over a year now. Could starting T have brought back my heavy, painful periods? Is it normal for the first period on T to be heavy?
I've always been told/warned about the "second puberty" feelings and the uncontrollable horniness with T by my tboy friends. I'm lowkey fearing it cause I'm a single lesbian living with his parents AND AO3 is down. When does that stuff normally start? I wanna be emotionally prepared.
When do the voice cracks start happening? I'm still in school and a yapper, as well as I'm on the DL about my transition with my extended family, so I also wanna be prepared for that.
I'm truly so excited for all the ups and downs of T, despite my nerves. I'm just a tad bit confused.
Thank you!!!

[Sofi]

Hi basspixie!

Since your body needs some time to adjust to external testosterone, it goes through some hormonal fluctuations - especially at first - and can definitely make your first few periods heavier. That's not the case for everyone, as every body reacts differently, but it is possible. We don't really use the term "normal" much around here but I can tell you that some folks do experience what you're describing and it shouldn't be anything to be concerned about. As far as the other stuff such as increased arousal, that also just depends on the person - some folks don't experience that at all, and some do. There's not really an accurate way for me to be able to know and tell you whether you will and when it would start if so, unfortunately. As far as voice changes, it usually happens within a few weeks or months of starting testosterone. Again, it can be a bit different for everyone, though.

Did this help answer the questions you had? Let me know if you have any more, we're happy to help <3

[basspixie]

thank you so much!! this definitely helped!! <333