Trans News/ Issues

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse

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

Jesse · 05-27-2015, 07:09 AM

Thank you. I read the article prior to posting.

ahk · 06-16-2015, 02:18 PM

I started out with cream/gel-- for the first 6 months and really didn't like it. I felt like it was always 'there' and worried about rubbing off onto my wife. Plus, I was still having issues with bleeding (menopause big time), no change in voice, and just felt like crap. Then I switched over to IM (.5cc/weekly), went in butt cheeks, upper arms and did this for 1.5 years. My last check up with doc he wanted to start me on SubQ (.25cc/biweekly) and honestly I LOVE it. I don't feel a thing, my anxiety of needle pain went away, and and I feel like I get more benefit from it-- but it's probably all in my head than anything.

DapperButch · 06-16-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahk

I started out with cream/gel-- for the first 6 months and really didn't like it. I felt like it was always 'there' and worried about rubbing off onto my wife. Plus, I was still having issues with bleeding (menopause big time), no change in voice, and just felt like crap. Then I switched over to IM (.5cc/weekly), went in butt cheeks, upper arms and did this for 1.5 years. My last check up with doc he wanted to start me on SubQ (.25cc/biweekly) and honestly I LOVE it. I don't feel a thing, my anxiety of needle pain went away, and and I feel like I get more benefit from it-- but it's probably all in my head than anything.

It may not be (in your head). Studies are beginning to show that subq is more efficient than IM.

Nadeest · 06-17-2015, 03:35 PM

I have used estrogen patches before, and I ran into difficulties keeping the patch on, especially during hot weather. I don't know if that same problem might occur with T patches or not, though.

DapperButch · 06-17-2015, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nadeest

I have used estrogen patches before, and I ran into difficulties keeping the patch on, especially during hot weather. I don't know if that same problem might occur with T patches or not, though.

I didn't know that estrogen came in patches. Can I ask what you use currently?

Gemme · 07-08-2015, 06:24 PM

The Girl Scouts of Western Washington were offered a $100,000 donation.

With one stipulation.

To exclude trans girls.

They gave it back.

So proud!

JDeere · 07-08-2015, 07:04 PM

I am currently watching a show called Transgender Kids on TLC!

I can see alot of myself in these kids regarding the way they were forced to dress and how painful it is to be the wrong gender.

DapperButch · 07-09-2015, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

The Girl Scouts of Western Washington were offered a $100,000 donation.

With one stipulation.

To exclude trans girls.

They gave it back.

So proud!

I meant to post this the other day and then I forgot.

I am always so proud of the Girl Scouts on this issue. They did the "right thing to do". Right from the beginning!

Kelt · 07-13-2015, 08:08 AM

From todays Fortune magazine.

Changing genders at work: Inside the Fortune 500's quiet transgender revolution

"For over a decade, the nation’s largest companies have embraced transgender workers, even as the community remained socially marginalized."...

Kelt · 07-13-2015, 05:49 PM

Aaand another one today:

Pentagon announces plan aimed at lifting transgender ban

"WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday, ordering a six-month study aimed at formally ending one of the last gender- or sexuality-based barriers to military service."...

Gemme · 10-20-2015, 08:27 PM

Marine MTF

Gemme · 11-03-2015, 07:44 PM

US School District Violated Transgender Student's Rights

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education said Monday that a suburban Chicago school district is violating the rights of a transgender student by refusing to allow her the unrestricted use of a girls' locker room.

Education Department officials and lawyers for the student say the decision was the first of its kind on the issue.

The student, with the assistance of the American Civil Liberties Union, filed a federal complaint against Illinois' Palatine Township School District 211, asking for unrestricted access to the locker room. The district had proposed a compromise that would allow access but require the student to change and shower in a separate area.

"All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities — this is a basic civil right," Education Department Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon said in a statement. "Unfortunately, Township High School District 211 is not following the law because the district continues to deny a female student the right to use the girls' locker room."

Lhamon went on to say the district can provide access to the student while also respecting all students' privacy and encouraged the district to comply with the law and resolve the case.

District 211 has 30 days to change the policy, or risk losing millions in federal funding.

In a statement issued by the ACLU, the student, who hasn't been identified, said she was pleased by the Education Department's decision.

"All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities - this is a basic civil right."

Education Department Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon

District 211 Superintendent Daniel Cates said in a statement the district does not agree with the department's stance.

The policy the department "seeks to impose on District 211 is a serious overreach with precedent-setting implications," Cates said. "District 211 continues to believe that what we offer is reasonable and honors every student's dignity."

ProfPacker · 11-03-2015, 09:07 PM

Interesting experience filling out forms for my medical today. I go to this HUGE practice (almost like a little hospital in NJ). They now have a patient portal and you update your files and papers online before going for the physical.

this was new

Birth Id:
Gender Id
Sexuality

also they just added someone to the practice who focus in LGBTQI health concerns. They were limited in their Gender and Birth ID's towards the binary but it is a start. You know I will educate my doc when I see her about the limitations.

DapperButch · 11-03-2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfPacker

Interesting experience filling out forms for my medical today. I go to this HUGE practice (almost like a little hospital in NJ). They now have a patient portal and you update your files and papers online before going for the physical.

this was new

Birth Id:
Gender Id
Sexuality

also they just added someone to the practice who focus in LGBTQI health concerns. They were limited in their Gender and Birth ID's towards the binary but it is a start. You know I will educate my doc when I see her about the limitations.

PP,
Was it a drop down menu, or could you write in your own identity?

DapperButch · 11-03-2015, 10:40 PM

<Gemme's article>

I work with trans teens and adults.

This school year I helped a number of FTM teens and their parents navigate the teens coming out socially at their high schools. So, far, they have not had any problems, even though none of them are currently on hormones. They have been accepted onto male sports teams and have the option to use the male bathrooms.

None of them have chosen the bathroom option, all preferring to use the administrator or nurse bathroom. I am actually glad that they are all comfortable with this option, as I worry that parents will make a ruckus if they knew the teens were using the bathroom of their identified gender, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth.

I would really be concerned if there was a MTF teen in my school district who wanted to use the girl's bathroom. I bet there would be even more push back from parents if a "boy was allowed in the girl's bathroom".

The school district does not have any protocols/policies around trans teens, but they been very supportive.

As a reference point, I live in a mid-atlantic state.

05-27-2015, 04:57 AM	#1
Jesse Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transguy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central West Coast of Florida Posts: 5,204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,866 Thanked 17,782 Times in 3,940 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	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. __________________ “You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that widened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, you still grow. Be proud of this.”

05-27-2015, 07:09 AM	#3
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07-08-2015, 06:24 PM	#8
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,925 Times in 25,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	The Girl Scouts of Western Washington were offered a $100,000 donation. With one stipulation. To exclude trans girls. They gave it back. So proud! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

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10-20-2015, 08:27 PM	#13
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06-16-2015, 02:18 PM	#4
ahk Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: Male Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NM Posts: 5,317 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,688 Thanked 8,538 Times in 2,630 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I started out with cream/gel-- for the first 6 months and really didn't like it. I felt like it was always 'there' and worried about rubbing off onto my wife. Plus, I was still having issues with bleeding (menopause big time), no change in voice, and just felt like crap. Then I switched over to IM (.5cc/weekly), went in butt cheeks, upper arms and did this for 1.5 years. My last check up with doc he wanted to start me on SubQ (.25cc/biweekly) and honestly I LOVE it. I don't feel a thing, my anxiety of needle pain went away, and and I feel like I get more benefit from it-- but it's probably all in my head than anything.

06-17-2015, 03:35 PM	#6
Nadeest Member How Do You Identify?: as myself Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leesburg, FL Posts: 595 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,876 Thanked 2,118 Times in 501 Posts Rep Power: 17077998	I have used estrogen patches before, and I ran into difficulties keeping the patch on, especially during hot weather. I don't know if that same problem might occur with T patches or not, though.

07-13-2015, 08:08 AM	#11
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	From todays Fortune magazine. Changing genders at work: Inside the Fortune 500's quiet transgender revolution "For over a decade, the nation’s largest companies have embraced transgender workers, even as the community remained socially marginalized."...

07-13-2015, 05:49 PM	#12
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Aaand another one today: Pentagon announces plan aimed at lifting transgender ban "WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday, ordering a six-month study aimed at formally ending one of the last gender- or sexuality-based barriers to military service."...

11-03-2015, 07:44 PM	#14
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,631 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,498 Thanked 107,925 Times in 25,666 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	US School District Violated Transgender Student's Rights CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education said Monday that a suburban Chicago school district is violating the rights of a transgender student by refusing to allow her the unrestricted use of a girls' locker room. Education Department officials and lawyers for the student say the decision was the first of its kind on the issue. The student, with the assistance of the American Civil Liberties Union, filed a federal complaint against Illinois' Palatine Township School District 211, asking for unrestricted access to the locker room. The district had proposed a compromise that would allow access but require the student to change and shower in a separate area. "All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities — this is a basic civil right," Education Department Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon said in a statement. "Unfortunately, Township High School District 211 is not following the law because the district continues to deny a female student the right to use the girls' locker room." Lhamon went on to say the district can provide access to the student while also respecting all students' privacy and encouraged the district to comply with the law and resolve the case. District 211 has 30 days to change the policy, or risk losing millions in federal funding. In a statement issued by the ACLU, the student, who hasn't been identified, said she was pleased by the Education Department's decision. "All students deserve the opportunity to participate equally in school programs and activities - this is a basic civil right." Education Department Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Catherine Lhamon District 211 Superintendent Daniel Cates said in a statement the district does not agree with the department's stance. The policy the department "seeks to impose on District 211 is a serious overreach with precedent-setting implications," Cates said. "District 211 continues to believe that what we offer is reasonable and honors every student's dignity." __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

11-03-2015, 09:07 PM	#15
ProfPacker Member How Do You Identify?: butch/MOC Preferred Pronoun?: Hy/hym/hys but in circumstances like work and some other places she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: nj Posts: 1,365 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,023 Thanked 4,815 Times in 1,187 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Interesting experience filling out forms for my medical today. I go to this HUGE practice (almost like a little hospital in NJ). They now have a patient portal and you update your files and papers online before going for the physical. this was new Birth Id: Gender Id Sexuality also they just added someone to the practice who focus in LGBTQI health concerns. They were limited in their Gender and Birth ID's towards the binary but it is a start. You know I will educate my doc when I see her about the limitations.

11-03-2015, 10:40 PM	#17
DapperButch Roadster Guy How Do You Identify?: FTM, Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,745 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 26,545 Thanked 26,811 Times in 5,772 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	<Gemme's article> I work with trans teens and adults. This school year I helped a number of FTM teens and their parents navigate the teens coming out socially at their high schools. So, far, they have not had any problems, even though none of them are currently on hormones. They have been accepted onto male sports teams and have the option to use the male bathrooms. None of them have chosen the bathroom option, all preferring to use the administrator or nurse bathroom. I am actually glad that they are all comfortable with this option, as I worry that parents will make a ruckus if they knew the teens were using the bathroom of their identified gender, rather than the gender they were assigned at birth. I would really be concerned if there was a MTF teen in my school district who wanted to use the girl's bathroom. I bet there would be even more push back from parents if a "boy was allowed in the girl's bathroom". The school district does not have any protocols/policies around trans teens, but they been very supportive. As a reference point, I live in a mid-atlantic state. __________________ -Dapper Are you educated or indoctrinated?