Here's something interesting for all of those trans fems out there that are worried about testosterone levels or that have been invalidated by family members and friends telling them that they only think they're trans because they "have low testosterone"
The red cross on that graph is my pre transition testosterone level vs the average values in cis men, by age.
As you can see, my T levels were HIGH! And yet here I am :)
I'm feeling cheated over here, I’ve been a week on HRT and my boobs are nowhere to be seen... 😁
In all seriousness, I am curious: what was the first effect you girls felt from HRT, physical or mental, and how long did it take for you to feel it? And what was something that happened early on that surprised you, some effect that you weren't expecting or prepared for?
Pinging the #trans Hivemind again for an #HRT question: Does someone have experience with topical Progesterone gel? I have used the soft capsules for a while, tried them both orally and rectally, but they didn't really do anything for me and my levels were pretty low as well.
I want to see if a different vector works better for me, but I'm not sure on stuff like dosage, how often to apply etc.
Where can my friend find estrogen patches without Rx? She just moved and is having trouble getting setup with a doctor. Prior doctor refused refill request for some weird reason.
Realizing #HRT is scheduled to start next month and I totally forgot that I need to have at least started playing #Celeste in order to be a legit #trans#genderqueer.
Also, not the best game to start when you still feel slightly sick.
Have you heard of a bridging prescription?
Trans people can ask their GP for a bridging prescription for hormones to help them cope during the wait for an NHS gender clinic.
They don't have to give them, but if you're stuck on a waiting list and want to access hormone therapy, it is worth asking.
My first year of HRT is complete! Like an iceberg, the changes you can see are but a fraction, the biggest changes are inside. It’s been just an amazing year of joy, growth, excitement and sadness; all things I felt much less of in the preceding years. This year has been full of tears of joy and tears of sadness and everything in between. HRT and transition have made my life more vivid, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. #trans#hrt#transtimelines#transjoy
Rain has made the light terrible til now, but I spent all of yesterday afternoon sewing and made my son a Dopp kit for all of the testosterone shot stuff.
There's a lot of stuff and I wanted them to have a nice way to lug it around. I ordered some small sharps shuttles too so they can keep one in there.
It's been so nice getting back sewing again. There's a real zen to it.
Bag is real leather, with a bee print on the inside cuz son is NBeeeeeee hehe.
HEY SO I might be moving to testosterone injections soon instead of the topical gel. Does anybody have tips for HRT injections, especially stuff the doctor might not mention? I'm pretty nervous about it. #transgender#transmasc#HRT#LGBTQIA#trans
My patches arrived yesterday morning… I spent the whole morning super anxious about putting it on. I wanted it, but I was just super flustered. Eventually I managed to put it on!
Then, I was fine and so so glad I did it. Ngl I don’t feel much has changed just yet? But it’s early days. I feel more mellow, but that could just be because I’ve finally done this really big thing. #hrt#trans#transgender#LGBTQIA
So, today marks three years for me on HRT. I've been taking selfies every month since I started. A few months got lost in a drive corruption, but here they are! :alicehearttrans:
As one more note, I have every intention on sharing this with as many folks as possible. You're welcome to download these and share with anyone you wish, or keep to yourself. I grew up in the middle of Texas, very isolated from the LGBTQ+ community, and I'd love nothing more than for someone in a similar position to see these and be inspired to transition themselves, or at least consider it.
If you want to get started on gender affirming hormone therapy without the gatekeeping as safely and affordably as possible, but aren't sure whom to ask for help, my DMs are always open :TransHeart:
And if you've got a fundraiser to afford your costs, I'll happily boost it for you :BoostsOKPrideSymbol:
Hi,ich bin Haiko und ich sitze gerade mit meiner Mama beim Kinderpsychiater, damit sie dann hoffentlich bald mit HRT anfangen darf.
Drückt ihr mal die Flossen.
I genuinely believe that some conservatives are so angry and vengeful because they aren't allowed to cum
it is unhealthy to hold it back for a long period of time.
that and the hormones get all out of wack causing violent or angry episodes, or be more willing to do sexual crimes as a result.