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think you replied to the wrong person
trans linux nerd
think you replied to the wrong person
Taking or not taking HRT doesn’t make you more or less valid. And remember, you can always stop it after you start it if you want to. Do what you think will make you happy, and do it when you are ready. If that means waiting to take HRT that’s perfectly okay.
I’m not really sure what the deal is with the DIY hate in the other comments. Seems like cis people commenting on trans healthcare without actually knowing anything about trans healthcare (stop please). DIY isn’t unsafe as long as you’re getting your supply from a trusted source (which in this case I’m not sure you are, so that’s your call). Doctors do not magically know everything, and they have proven time and time again to have no clue how to handle trans healthcare.
No matter what you decide, you are still valid. Not everyone takes HRT, and that’s perfectly okay. Nobody can make this decision for you.
congrats!!!
i just checked and this is actually real thats amazing
thats what happened to me :D
(well actually i was told im too depressed so maybe i was too trans for hormones)
no… sometimes people just post things
when one person posts other people feel more comfortable posting, and more posts ensue
be the change you want to see in the world xP
okayyyy yeah thats not going to be enough for monotherapy. also make sure to dissolve it under your tongue!!! dont swallow it.
your doctor is either an idiot, not knowledgeable enough, or being purposely malicious. either way i recommend getting a new doctor. you need to properly suppress T for the effects of E to take place.
what form of E are you taking and what dosage? monotherapy will suppress T at right dosages. but you cant keep your T, thats not how it works.
I’m also only taking E since I want to keep my T for now.
thats like… a really bad idea. not properly suppressing T while taking E is just going to lead to imbalanced hormones and make you feel like complete garbage. all the effects from E can only happen if your T is properly suppressed (especially physical changes)
I didn’t mention DIY in the post because it can be a turn off for a lot people. HRT situation is complicated but it is something I want badly.
Yup. I have a car but it’s under my fathers name (for now). I would have it under my name but I don’t have the money to pay for the insurance. (car is long paid off). I’ll get it in my name eventually.
I appreciate this greatly. Thank you for moderating the community this way.