FTM's and Transitioning

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Logicaly

Hey Dapper, sorry for the late reply. It is indeed 1.5ml every two weeks IM. I have looked into Sub-q, but it didn't look like it was something as widely used yet. I read some where too about issues with it just sitting under the skin, and not being absorbed, I tried to find the article again that I read, but can't seem to do so now. I currently do my insulin Sub-q and am so thankful that those needles are small. I know however due to how thick the T is, that the needle would still need to be substantially large, and I think that is the biggest problem I run into with my own fears, because I don't have as much issue with my insulin needles.



Deb, I am so happy to hear that news for your son! That is quite wonderful!

No, problem, Logicaly. The sub-q needles are small, 25 gauge, 5/8 inch. They are actually finding that this delivery system is more efficient than IM, with less testosterone needed to hit your correct levels. The studies continue to be replicated. You are correct that most places still use IM, but honestly, there is no reason for it. The data is clear. I a confident that this will be the T delivery system of choice at some point (or at least when it comes to injection type).

I am so glad I never had to do IM. I think that would freak me out.

Kent, thank you for sharing your story. I am glad you are so happy!

[The Oopster]

Not sure if anyone has posted this before but wanted others to know that some planned parenthoods offer transgender services.

I have a regular dr in Los Angeles but haven't been able to get down there.

Went to the one in Reno today and really was impressed with the dr. I saw.

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pla...ender-services

[Vincent]

Just thought I would introduce myself to the trans community on here,I started transition 2007,so been on T 8 yrs,I have Reandron by injection,it is a slow release and I get it every 3 mths,I have had top surgery and hysterectomy,but because of cost and my health no bottom surgery.
Transitioning has changed my life,I had suffered terrible depression,and self hatred,all my life,I'm now happy with the reflection in the mirror,I am now doing things I never dreamt of doing,I'm traveling overseas on my own,learning piano,playing harmonica,and finally stopped trying to kill myself with unhealthy eating,and other forms of self hatred.

I do believe in gender dysphoria and I have a high level,there is no way I would ever go back,even though I pretty much lost my whole family and most old friends,I now have an amazing community of trans folk,both men and women and the queer sex worker community and other activists,I have a brand new life,the only thing is the community in Sydney is young,which is why,I joined this site to network,with folks my own age,and maybe even meet a nice woman,but ultimately friendships.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Vincent

Just thought I would introduce myself to the trans community on here,I started transition 2007,so been on T 8 yrs,I have Reandron by injection,it is a slow release and I get it every 3 mths,I have had top surgery and hysterectomy,but because of cost and my health no bottom surgery.
Transitioning has changed my life,I had suffered terrible depression,and self hatred,all my life,I'm now happy with the reflection in the mirror,I am now doing things I never dreamt of doing,I'm traveling overseas on my own,learning piano,playing harmonica,and finally stopped trying to kill myself with unhealthy eating,and other forms of self hatred.

I do believe in gender dysphoria and I have a high level,there is no way I would ever go back,even though I pretty much lost my whole family and most old friends,I now have an amazing community of trans folk,both men and women and the queer sex worker community and other activists,I have a brand new life,the only thing is the community in Sydney is young,which is why,I joined this site to network,with folks my own age,and maybe even meet a nice woman,but ultimately friendships.

Welcome, Vincent. You sound like you're in a good place. Thanks for sharing a little about yourself.

[JDeere]

Welcome Vincent!

Glad to see I am not alone in my feelings about being depressed and having self hatred!

[Vincent]

I just thought I would add something that was happening to me,ive been sick for 2.5 yrs and I missed a T shot,as my levels dropped I started getting hot flushes,to a point of maybe 50 a day,2 weeks ago I had my 2nd shot on time,all hot flushes are gone,I think that for us older guys there is no road map,we are the lab rats,also I had had a hysterectomy,so that confuzed them as well.
Has anyone encountered this?

And please if I dont get back,Im not ignoring you,I just havnt seen your response.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Vincent

I just thought I would add something that was happening to me,ive been sick for 2.5 yrs and I missed a T shot,as my levels dropped I started getting hot flushes,to a point of maybe 50 a day,2 weeks ago I had my 2nd shot on time,all hot flushes are gone,I think that for us older guys there is no road map,we are the lab rats,also I had had a hysterectomy,so that confuzed them as well.
Has anyone encountered this?

And please if I dont get back,Im not ignoring you,I just havnt seen your response.

Hey, Vincent. I would love to answer your question, but I am not too sure what it is? You mentioned missing a shot and having hot flashes (you get your shot every 3 months), and you said that the next time you got a shot on time and they went away. That makes total sense to me. I guess I miss what you find strange?