For many people, voice is a deeply personal and identity-defining part of who they are. So it’s no surprise that questions sometimes arise around whether vocal changes (especially those influenced by hormone treatment) can be adjusted or even reversed. One such question that occasionally comes up is this: Can a voice be re-feminised after testosterone treatment? Understanding the Context While … Read More
When Your New Voice Doesn’t Feel Like “You”: Navigating the Emotional Side of Voice Change
Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you’re recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often come to therapy with clear goals. They want to sound stronger, clearer, more expressive, or more aligned with how they feel inside. And many start to see great results. The voice improves, meets those goals… but then comes a surprising reaction…
What Effect Does Oestrogen Hormone Therapy Have On The Voice?
Oestrogen hormone therapy given to people transitioning into female will not have any effect on the vocal cords or the vocal tract. This can sometimes be disappointing news to some transgender females because they really hope (and understandably so) that it would help to make their voice higher or a bit lighter. Unfortunately though, it simply doesn’t have that effect. … Read More
Trans-Vocal: Presenting at the 31st World Congress of the IALP, Taipei 2019
Attending the 31st World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP) this August was most definitely one of my 2019 highlights. Not only did it give me the opportunity to be ‘trans-vocal’, it also gave me the chance to co-present with fellow voice specialist professionals; attend a range of presentations about voice; meet up with old friends … Read More
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