There was some discussion of weight cycling earlier and I would like to advise everyone that weight cycling is not good for you, and probably won't do you any favors as far as long term body shape goes. If you like to read more about it, here is a short article.
If you are considering using pioglitazone for reasons other than diabetes, you should know that there are health risks associated with it (it may increase your risk of heart problems and bladder cancer) so it requires more care and caution than diying hrt. We also don't know for sure that it has any long term effect on fat redistribution for trans people so there might not be a real benefit in taking it.
Please take good care of yourselves. 

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