Trans News/ Issues

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

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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?

Nadeest · 06-18-2015, 06:20 PM

Of course you can ask, Dapper. I originally started on estradiol, then went to a patch, back to estradiol, and am currently on premarin. Of course, I am also taking an antiadrogen as well, spirolactenone. I've never used injectable estrogen, nor the implants that I have heard about.

Kelt · 06-27-2015, 06:34 PM

I just saw a promotion for a new episode of PBS's "Frontline" show that will air on June 30th Called "Growing Up Trans" about trans kids.

I'll be watching. (Either link gets you to the page)

Jesse · 06-28-2015, 12:56 AM

There is also a new show on ABC called, "Becoming Us" that is really good so far. I believe it is only 10 episodes.

It is based on a Chicago area family who's husband/father is transitioning to female and it mostly done from the point of view of the teenage son and his girlfriend who's father is TG. Great, honest conversations without a lot of hoopla.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...608-story.html

http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/becomi...about-the-show

Monday nights, 9pm, but it is also on Hulu

DapperButch · 06-30-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelt

I just saw a promotion for a new episode of PBS's "Frontline" show that will air on June 30th Called "Growing Up Trans" about trans kids.

I'll be watching. (Either link gets you to the page)

Bump.

It's tonight.

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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: 21474854	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	#3
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.

06-18-2015, 06:20 PM	#5
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	Of course you can ask, Dapper. I originally started on estradiol, then went to a patch, back to estradiol, and am currently on premarin. Of course, I am also taking an antiadrogen as well, spirolactenone. I've never used injectable estrogen, nor the implants that I have heard about.

06-27-2015, 06:34 PM	#6
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 15,274 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I just saw a promotion for a new episode of PBS's "Frontline" show that will air on June 30th Called "Growing Up Trans" about trans kids. I'll be watching. (Either link gets you to the page)