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Linus 03-16-2015 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch (Post 976328)
Hey, Linus. Can I ask why you haven't altered your gender marker on your I.D. yet? I know that you had top surgery, correct?

Because Canadian law requires all necessary surgeries to change passport as does the Ontario gov't (last time I looked).

At the time of the Planet Fitness issue I hadn't had any surgeries yet.

Linus 03-16-2015 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftWriteFemme (Post 978129)
Stellenbosch University doctors perform first successful penile transplant in the world


http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty...nsplantSU_.jpg

http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/n...m.aspx?ID=2328



Hrmm.... I suspect this was for a cis-gendered individual. If it was for a trans-man, now that would be impressive. But likely still well out of the financial reach of most trans-men.

JDeere 03-18-2015 10:55 PM

I can't find a specific link for the law that some states want to pass for transfolks to use the bathroom of the gender they were born as!

WTF is up with this?

Any comments?

DapperButch 03-19-2015 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDeere (Post 978857)
I can't find a specific link for the law that some states want to pass for transfolks to use the bathroom of the gender they were born as!

WTF is up with this?

Any comments?

I start here for anything that I am looking for.


http://transequality.org/

JDeere 03-19-2015 08:49 PM

I looked on that site but didn't find what I was looking for.

But it is a bill they are trying to pass in Florida regarding transfolks using the bathroom, I should have been more specific in my last post, if I find it, I will post it.

DapperButch 03-20-2015 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JDeere (Post 979048)
I looked on that site but didn't find what I was looking for.

But it is a bill they are trying to pass in Florida regarding transfolks using the bathroom, I should have been more specific in my last post, if I find it, I will post it.

Yes, I was only giving you link as a place to start when looking for anything going on politically/legally, as it is where I go. I didn't mean to imply they had the information.

I do remember hearing some rumblings around bathroom use in FL.

JDeere 03-20-2015 05:27 AM

I'm hoping such rumblings do not head to Oklahoma or Texas.

cricket26 03-20-2015 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDeere (Post 978857)
I can't find a specific link for the law that some states want to pass for transfolks to use the bathroom of the gender they were born as!

WTF is up with this?

Any comments?



does this help....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/0...n_6645910.html

JDeere 03-20-2015 06:38 PM

Yes tyty Cricket!

Gemme 03-24-2015 06:50 PM

Trans teen comes out in front of his class

JDeere 03-24-2015 06:54 PM

I am deeply saddened by this news, another trans teen suicide

http://goqnotes.com/34689/young-tran...ngton-mourned/

When are the killing and suicides going to stop?

Nadeest 03-26-2015 06:52 AM

I know that I am going to ignore that law, if it passes, and to hell with them. If I go to jail, I might well ask the judge why the hell isn't HE/SHE in jail, along with me, since that is a very unjust law.

JDeere 03-27-2015 03:42 PM

I hope that law doesn't make it's way to Texas, but then again I would defy it anyways. When I have to go, I have to go.

*Anya* 04-06-2015 01:57 PM

Possible trigger: ~alert~
 
Feds Say Georgia's Treatment of Transgender Prisoners Is Unconstitutional
—By Samantha Michaels| Fri Apr. 3, 2015 4:36 PM EDT

For three years, the Georgia Department of Corrections allegedly has denied transgender inmate Ashley Diamond medical treatment for gender dysphoria, causing her such distress that she has attempted on multiple occasions to castrate herself, cut off her penis, and kill herself. In February, Diamond filed a lawsuit against GDC officials, and on Friday the Department of Justice dealt the GDC a major blow, claiming that the state's failure to adequately treat inmates with gender dysphoria "constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment."

The DOJ weighed in on Diamond's case via a statement of interest, which offers recommendations for how the district court in Georgia should rule in the case. It focused on Georgia's so-called freeze-frame policy, which prevents inmates from receiving hormone therapy for gender dysphoria if they were not identified as transgender and referred for treatment immediately during the prison intake process.

"Freeze-frame policies and other policies that apply blanket prohibitions to such treatment are facially unconstitutional because they fail to provide individualized assessment and treatment of a serious medical need," DOJ officials wrote, adding that similar policies have been previously struck down in Wisconsin and New York.

Chinyere Ezie, Diamond's lead attorney, says the defense has until next Friday to submit briefs in response to the complaint, which may include a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The first hearing for the case is scheduled for April 13. You can read the DOJ's entire statement below, and check out our earlier coverage of Diamond's case.

http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2015...constitutional

Corkey 04-11-2015 06:48 PM

Yea! For Maryland!
 
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/...inal-approval/

DapperButch 04-11-2015 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkey (Post 983327)

W.O.W.

:| <---speechless

Nadeest 04-15-2015 08:48 AM

I've been thinking about the proposed Florida trans bathroom law. I wonder if those legislators realize that, if everyone obeyed that law, they WOULD be having bearded men (transmales) going into the ladies restroom. How are they proposing to deal with that, I wonder. Certainly there will be a LOT of trouble, overall, I am thinking. I wonder how they are planning to keep the transfolk from harm, IF they are , at all. How are they proposing to deal with all the 'unlawful arrest' lawsuits that are sure to be filed? I know, that IF I obey this law, and I am harrassed when in the men's bathroom, I will do my level best to hurt the person responsible. I will also file a claim for sexual harrassment.

Linus 04-15-2015 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nadeest (Post 983993)
I've been thinking about the proposed Florida trans bathroom law. I wonder if those legislators realize that, if everyone obeyed that law, they WOULD be having bearded men (transmales) going into the ladies restroom. How are they proposing to deal with that, I wonder. Certainly there will be a LOT of trouble, overall, I am thinking. I wonder how they are planning to keep the transfolk from harm, IF they are , at all. How are they proposing to deal with all the 'unlawful arrest' lawsuits that are sure to be filed? I know, that IF I obey this law, and I am harrassed when in the men's bathroom, I will do my level best to hurt the person responsible. I will also file a claim for sexual harrassment.

The more important question is how are they going to verify it. Seriously. Are they going to check every person that goes into the washroom? I'd love to see how long the law would last if a cis-gendered woman was asked to show her genitals to verify that she is a woman (say if she is naturally more "masculine" in features).

Daniela 04-15-2015 11:59 AM

I think this is the right place for this post; let me know if it isn't...

Transgender Man Could Be Men's Health's Next 'Ultimate Guy'

http://jezebel.com/transgender-man-c...guy-1697958213

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...5274763410.png

and a direct link where you can vote for him:
http://ultimateguy.menshealth.com/entry/347/

DapperButch 04-15-2015 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniela (Post 984026)
I think this is the right place for this post; let me know if it isn't...

Transgender Man Could Be Men's Health's Next 'Ultimate Guy'

http://jezebel.com/transgender-man-c...guy-1697958213

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/...5274763410.png

and a direct link where you can vote for him
http://ultimateguy.menshealth.com/entry/347/

I voted for Aydian. He is also a good guy.
Garamone was his top surgeon, by the way. Double incision.

GraffitiBoi 04-15-2015 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch (Post 984044)
I voted for Aydian. He is also a good guy.
Garamone was his top surgeon, by the way. Double incision.

I also voted for him. After checking the leaderboard, he isn't just in the lead, he's crushing his competition!

DapperButch 04-15-2015 07:26 PM

This is the story that got the Aydian Dowling celebrity started. Hopefully, he doesn't get a big head from all of this.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jasonrobertb...levine-p-1c4ex

Nadeest 04-15-2015 07:38 PM

I'd love to see how people reacted to him, if he ever walked into a women's bathroom, here in Florida!

DapperButch 04-15-2015 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nadeest (Post 984064)
I'd love to see how people reacted to him, if he ever walked into a women's bathroom, here in Florida!

haha Indeed!

Liam 04-19-2015 09:33 PM

Army soldier becomes first openly trans person in the military! Sgt Shane Ortega

JDeere 04-20-2015 10:56 PM

I am glad to see some massive positive posts about trans folks!

I wish there were more positive lately then negative to read about.

Hominid 04-21-2015 06:43 AM

Fantastic -- back in the day, I had an appointment to West Point. I blew it off, much to my dad's chagrin, because I couldn't stand being in those clothes, as a woman ... seems so silly now. Nobody ever said 17 was a smart age.

DapperButch 04-21-2015 10:02 PM

Penis transplant
 
This is the first time I have seen a penis transplant research team mention the potential for FTM patients.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/scienc...nor-180954639/

I personally can't see myself doing this, but I thought others might find it interesting.

Gemme 04-25-2015 05:58 PM

Transgender Teen Settles with DMV

Chase Culpepper denied a driver's license photo, citing 'altering appearance.

Feasting Panther 04-29-2015 05:43 AM

Document Change
 
In Australia each State seems to have differing laws concerning name change, gender etc.
In Western Australia you cant legaly change from M2F without undergoing SrS, however i was given an exemption due to medical issues, i can also tick 'other' or have Intersex registered on some forms, documents etc.
Its a bit complicated and annoying, but Australia never seems to take a step forward in anything, just 3 steps backwards...

Gemme 05-26-2015 07:30 PM

Testosterone Shot Risks

A study finds links to strokes, acute coronary syndromes, hospitalization, and death from short-acting testosterone injections.

I'm curious; have those that take T injections been given the option of gel or patches? This study says that those that used gels or patches didn't have these elevated risks.

GraffitiBoi 05-26-2015 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 991868)
Testosterone Shot Risks

A study finds links to strokes, acute coronary syndromes, hospitalization, and death from short-acting testosterone injections.

I'm curious; have those that take T injections been given the option of gel or patches? This study says that those that used gels or patches didn't have these elevated risks.

I was given the option but I chose the shots. I've been injecting once a week for 12 years and no problems at all. I get checked twice a year for everything. :)

Gemme 05-26-2015 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi (Post 991872)
I was given the option but I chose the shots. I've been injecting once a week for 12 years and no problems at all. I get checked twice a year for everything. :)

Thanks for the response! I'm not aware of how many brands there are of injectable T but they specifically mentioned Bolus.

GraffitiBoi 05-26-2015 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 991873)
Thanks for the response! I'm not aware of how many brands there are of injectable T but they specifically mentioned Bolus.

Bolus is what happens when you inject. I copied this from a site regarding T injections since I didn't know how to explain it: "When you inject your T, it forms a bolus in the middle of your muscle (if it’s an intramuscular injection) or fat (if it’s subcutaneous). A bolus is a big lump of T that will release into your bloodstream over time."

The main risk of long term injectable T is developing polycythemia, which is a high increase of red blood cells. It can lead to clots which can cause the strokes and coronary syndromes you mentioned. It's usually treated by taking one baby aspirin per day and quitting smoking, if you smoke.

Gemme 05-26-2015 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi (Post 991878)
Bolus is what happens when you inject. I copied this from a site regarding T injections since I didn't know how to explain it: "When you inject your T, it forms a bolus in the middle of your muscle (if it’s an intramuscular injection) or fat (if it’s subcutaneous). A bolus is a big lump of T that will release into your bloodstream over time."

The main risk of long term injectable T is developing polycythemia, which is a high increase of red blood cells. It can lead to clots which can cause the strokes and coronary syndromes you mentioned. It's usually treated by taking one baby aspirin per day and quitting smoking, if you smoke.

That was a perfect explanation and makes a ton of sense. Thanks!

DapperButch 05-26-2015 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraffitiBoi (Post 991878)
Bolus is what happens when you inject. I copied this from a site regarding T injections since I didn't know how to explain it: "When you inject your T, it forms a bolus in the middle of your muscle (if it’s an intramuscular injection) or fat (if it’s subcutaneous). A bolus is a big lump of T that will release into your bloodstream over time."

The main risk of long term injectable T is developing polycythemia, which is a high increase of red blood cells. It can lead to clots which can cause the strokes and coronary syndromes you mentioned. It's usually treated by taking one baby aspirin per day and quitting smoking, if you smoke.

To clarify, though, you aren't saying that transmen who take T are at any higher risk for developing this than natal men, correct?

As an aside, you have been doing IM for all 12 years, I assume? Have you considered trying out sub-q?

I can't imagine doing IM. I am glad sub-q was available when I started.

GraffitiBoi 05-26-2015 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch (Post 991889)
To clarify, though, you aren't saying that transmen who take T are at any higher risk for developing this than natal men, correct?

As an aside, you have been doing IM for all 12 years, I assume? Have you considered trying out sub-q?

I can't imagine doing IM. I am glad sub-q was available when I started.

I doubt transmen are at a higher risk, but I don't know the specifics. I can look into it more.

I was off of T for one of those years due to medical reasons not related to being on T or being trans.

I did try sub-q a few times but my moods seemed to shift. I went back to IM and no more mood shifts. I assume that's because the dosage for IM vs SQ are different and mine wasn't adjusted correctly.

DapperButch 05-26-2015 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme (Post 991868)
Testosterone Shot Risks

A study finds links to strokes, acute coronary syndromes, hospitalization, and death from short-acting testosterone injections.

I'm curious; have those that take T injections been given the option of gel or patches? This study says that those that used gels or patches didn't have these elevated risks.

Gemme, I was given the option of gel and I did use it a bit at first. I didn't like it. It was sticky and with the brand I had (Testim), you weren't supposed to have contact with a person until you washed it off (not the two hour wait some gels state). The cost is higher than injections. It is true that daily application keeps a more steady dose of T in the body. Historically, FTMs would inject every two weeks intramuscular. Now every 10 days for intramuscular or every 7 days for sub-q is the most common.

Sub-q is started to gain some acceptance and validity in the U.S. Like other new medical approaches it started in the urban areas (due being close to research hospitals and such)and slowly moving out. This is what I do. Weekly shot into the fat. Painless (pretty much...it is like giving yourself insulin, I suspect).

I know of only one guy that is on the patches. He is in Europe.

Europe's most common testosterone method is undecanoate (less shots, longer acting). I personally wouldn't even consider being open to doing that until at least a year of being on a consistent dose.

I snagged this dosing schedule for undecanoate off this site

DOSING: Males over 18 years of age: The recommended dose of testosterone undecanoate is 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly; followed by 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly after 4 weeks, then 750 mg (3 ml) intramuscularly every 10 weeks thereafter.


Even if I had been taking the same dose for a long period of time, I would hesitate on signing up for an injection of a medicine that I could have problems with taking...but I would have to wait to get rid of it? 10 weeks? All just for convenience? No thanks.

I worry about this being prescribed for early transitioners. Everyones response to T is different. One guy may need half the dose tht the other guy needs. It take some to figure it all out. I have read cases of a guy having his first injection and then a week later going onto nebido. I would they would at least wait to change after his blook work (at 3 months), to tell you if his levels are in the right place.

Anyway, I am dozzing off here, actually even closing my eyes while I am typing. ha. night.

Jesse 05-27-2015 04:57 AM

I've been injecting T intramuscularly for 16 years now, (.5cc weekly) without any problems...knock on wood. :) I admittedly take it less often now, no special reason other than I sometimes simply forget about taking it until I realize I am long overdue. At this point I doubt I would consider switching things up and trying the sub-q route, as interesting as it sounds, simply because why fix what's not broken? The intramuscular method has worked well for me.

I am interested in hearing from guys who do try the sub-q, and of their personal experiences using that method of injection.

DapperButch 05-27-2015 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse (Post 991921)
I've been injecting T intramuscularly for 16 years now, (.5cc weekly) without any problems...knock on wood. :) I admittedly take it less often now, no special reason other than I sometimes simply forget about taking it until I realize I am long overdue. At this point I doubt I would consider switching things up and trying the sub-q route, as interesting as it sounds, simply because why fix what's not broken? The intramuscular method has worked well for me.

I am interested in hearing from guys who do try the sub-q, and of their personal experiences using that method of injection.

I can see myself being less than eager to change if something has been working for me and I am comfortable with it. The concern with IM is scar tissue buildup in the muscle. Since subq it is injected into the fat, that is not an issue.

I like the small needles, and hardly feel the needle going in. However, like I said in my other post, I have never tried IM.

You may enjoy this article:

http://transguys.com/ref/research/su...ous-injections


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