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Donald's Story

Ethnicity
White British
Age
60-69
Work
Office
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Geography
Scotland
Relationship status
Married/In a Civil Partnership
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Hormone Therapy (tablets)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Having to sleep in a separate bed from my wife due to night bag

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?

Yes

Why did I give this answer?

In general it has been okay

Hormone Therapy (injections and relugolix tablets)

How this treatment impacted my life the most

Easy to get the injection

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose the same treatment?

Yes

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