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transhey guys
so i need alot of help here. ive really shocked myself b/c i consider myself to be very knowledgable about trans-issues and even the process. i have in the past identified as dyke up until 2 years ago when i started to ID as gendergueer (and thats only if i had to ID at all, i hate the idea of having to fit into a label cause im not sure i do...and the same may be for alot of you too) so anyways for 2 years i have done a VERY slow transition...it started with just drag at shows and possibly out in public on occasion. i never really need to be in drag tho, i always passed (well until they hear my voice that is) so then i chose to change my name...although not legally yet. i actually plan on the legal change very soon tho. my friends have been real respectful about it and tried their hardest to adjust and they rarely EVER slip up now. i was never a real prude about it too, like i didnt push them having to call me "He" at all. i figured one step at a time...if they can get the name, then "he" will follow after alot smoother. so yeah thats just some backround. so some ppl call me he and some others call me he only on occation (particularly when in drag) i came out to my brothers and my mom in the begining of the summer (my olderst gay brother has known for over a yr and has been pretty cool with it) so i feel like im finally at a place where i can go to the next stage. the only catch is i dont wanna do it full-out yet. i need to wait till im 200% sure this is what i wanna do and i have no fear...i still have fear right now. so i talked to a trans guy i met recently and he told me i could just take T for a few months and get some initial effects and then stop and if i wanna pick it back up down the line i can....is that true?? cause idealy thats what i need right now. i want my voice to just drop some so i pass easier with my voice. and i want a little hair if possible(although i know hair takes longer), and to just see the effect it will take over my emotional state. this is all stuff i know i could definitely live the rest of my life fine with, even if i dont go any further with the shots. another question i have is how long should i take injections for to just get some of the initial effects. he mentioned 3 months with 2 injections a month...im not sure what dosage he was taking tho. does that sound about right?
***ok so now for my big question.*** i have no clue how to go about getting a consultation or injections. this is the part i surprised myself with little knowledge. i was in gender therapy for about a yr and regular therapy for long before that. i think i have to have 2 yrs of therapy but im not sure if thats for surgery or T. does anyone know of any doctors who would write the perscription...like what is the process i do?? i live in Philadelphia Pa. and im 21. any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!
with brotherly love
Ty
so i need alot of help here. ive really shocked myself b/c i consider myself to be very knowledgable about trans-issues and even the process. i have in the past identified as dyke up until 2 years ago when i started to ID as gendergueer (and thats only if i had to ID at all, i hate the idea of having to fit into a label cause im not sure i do...and the same may be for alot of you too) so anyways for 2 years i have done a VERY slow transition...it started with just drag at shows and possibly out in public on occasion. i never really need to be in drag tho, i always passed (well until they hear my voice that is) so then i chose to change my name...although not legally yet. i actually plan on the legal change very soon tho. my friends have been real respectful about it and tried their hardest to adjust and they rarely EVER slip up now. i was never a real prude about it too, like i didnt push them having to call me "He" at all. i figured one step at a time...if they can get the name, then "he" will follow after alot smoother. so yeah thats just some backround. so some ppl call me he and some others call me he only on occation (particularly when in drag) i came out to my brothers and my mom in the begining of the summer (my olderst gay brother has known for over a yr and has been pretty cool with it) so i feel like im finally at a place where i can go to the next stage. the only catch is i dont wanna do it full-out yet. i need to wait till im 200% sure this is what i wanna do and i have no fear...i still have fear right now. so i talked to a trans guy i met recently and he told me i could just take T for a few months and get some initial effects and then stop and if i wanna pick it back up down the line i can....is that true?? cause idealy thats what i need right now. i want my voice to just drop some so i pass easier with my voice. and i want a little hair if possible(although i know hair takes longer), and to just see the effect it will take over my emotional state. this is all stuff i know i could definitely live the rest of my life fine with, even if i dont go any further with the shots. another question i have is how long should i take injections for to just get some of the initial effects. he mentioned 3 months with 2 injections a month...im not sure what dosage he was taking tho. does that sound about right?
***ok so now for my big question.*** i have no clue how to go about getting a consultation or injections. this is the part i surprised myself with little knowledge. i was in gender therapy for about a yr and regular therapy for long before that. i think i have to have 2 yrs of therapy but im not sure if thats for surgery or T. does anyone know of any doctors who would write the perscription...like what is the process i do?? i live in Philadelphia Pa. and im 21. any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!
with brotherly love
Ty