Well, i'm here

[wingedwolf-2004.livejournal.com]

After some straight-talking (ooh ironic) with my gfriend, I have decided to accept who I believe (and so does she) who I really am and be male, like I was always supposed to be. However, I don't want to physically change any part of myself, as I'm ok in this body.
I would like my periods to stop though, does anybody know any means of having this done? I'm also discussing the idea of refering to myself as a 'he' and stuff with my mum who seems to be ok with it in a starnge weird way O_o
I'm still new to this whole kinda thing and its weird for me, and its defianatly weird for my gfriend. I'm worried that she will treat me differently and not see me the same anymore, but I think I've made the right choice. ;_;



x-posted to a few gender/trans comms

Progesterone

[ottermama.livejournal.com]

Greetings all,





I was talking with a friend of mine who is well on in her hormone therapy but is really worrying about taking progesterone because of "the emotional side effects, and because I hear it really makes the risk or anyeurism, which a friend of mine died from." I really don't know what to say, as I've never taken the stuff and have always been simply on estrogen and an anti-androgen. I've heard that progesterone can be both good and bad, but I have very little to offer when talking to her seriously about this. Anyone have any feedback on this? All I've been able to recommend so far is to tell her that her doctor should be able to judge that risk against her body makeup/blood work and help determine if it's safe for her. She did say that he recommended it but she's rather scared about it. Help?

Finding a new Endo

[serielle.livejournal.com]

I guess it's finally time to find a new Endo. I've been scheduling my appointments around the time I visit home, but it's getting impractical to do so.


Um, basically, anyone have any suggestions? I live in Providence, RI at the moment, so anywhere with 45 minutes would be ideal.

Also, is it anywhere near realistic to expect an Endo to treat me if I'm not seeing a therapist, or should I suck it up and find one?