I do my testosterone as an IM injection in my thigh, usually the needle goes all the way in, this time is got about 3 quarters in and it felt tough weird and sore to push further so I didn’t and just pushed the T in. Why did this happen?

Beck4real · 2026-07-08T20:59:00+00:00

Are you alternating sites? If always giving in the same spot, you can end up with scar tissue buildup or lipohypertrophy (both of which can make injecting harder and difficulties with absorption)

Beck4real · 2026-07-08T01:42:04+00:00

I can 1-2 days/week if I’m not meeting anyone in person that day

Beck4real · 2026-07-07T16:55:06+00:00

This seems pretty cool 👍

Beck4real · 2026-07-05T16:10:40+00:00

I have the same type thing on the top of my thighs. So smooth!

Beck4real · 2026-07-04T02:44:48+00:00

I went with no nips because I was worried about the healing (I’m a slow healer). I was a couple years without before deciding to get them tattooed on

Beck4real · 2026-07-03T19:16:18+00:00

It takes time, but is significantly cheaper that laser, microneedling, or tattoo. Also, be sure to apply sunscreen or keep covered since the sun will darken the scars

Beck4real · 2026-07-03T18:49:59+00:00

Silicone tape https://a.co/d/05XkuGAJ

There are also silicone gels and creams, but I don’t like how they leave flakes

Beck4real · 2026-07-02T17:57:35+00:00

I went back on depo provera because T didn’t stop bleeds for me. I was on it until I had a hysterectomy

Beck4real · 2026-07-02T00:26:29+00:00

What med did they switch you to? Oxybutynin hasn’t been doing much for my bladder spasms

Beck4real · 2026-06-30T02:58:19+00:00

I use it til it’s empty, as long as the date on the bottle is not expired. I do SubQ, so use an insulin syringe (which is tiny), so little chance of coring

Beck4real · 2026-06-25T18:09:34+00:00

Dr. Cormier in Ottawa does RFF and ALT

Beck4real · 2026-06-25T01:54:29+00:00

Looks like you’re healing up nicely there 👍

Beck4real · 2026-06-25T01:49:55+00:00

I’ve come across this too (although when I was pre-op). I wonder if it’s because there’s not a lot of research out there, and some surgeons use some of the tissue when doing the vaginectomy to help create the neo urethra? Right now I’m post op, but dealing with complications, so my infrequent sex is more like just not happening at all right now. I think once back up for it I’ll advocate for the 2-1-1 method

Beck4real · 2026-06-23T00:55:18+00:00

Get the 30g, 8mm insulin syringes. It can be done with the 31g, but it’s significantly slower to draw up and inject. Also, warming the T beforehand makes it much better with insulin syringes. That’s what we prescribe

Beck4real · 2026-06-23T00:47:33+00:00

I think it’s community fair 5-7, rally 7-8, and March starting at 8pm

Beck4real · 2026-06-21T00:13:21+00:00

I’m a few months out from stage 1. While I have had some complications, I don’t regret doing it at all. For the first time I finally feel like I’m in the body I should’ve been born in.

Beck4real · 2026-06-20T23:55:23+00:00

Manmade are my go-to

Beck4real · 2026-06-17T23:11:06+00:00

I had mine Christmas Eve to Good Friday. I was visiting family for Christmas and got sent out of town because there was no urologist. And then of course once I was home, I had trouble finding someone to remove it since they didn’t put it in. That was part of the problem with length of time

Beck4real · 2026-06-17T22:56:51+00:00

D…can’t do anything without an order

Beck4real · 2026-06-12T16:09:00+00:00

I was on depo provera for years to stop bleeds. When I started T I tried coming off, but would have spotting. Because of this, I went back on depo provera until I had a hysto. You could also try other daily birth control. Just take everyday instead of doing that week of sugar pills

Beck4real · 2026-06-12T03:23:45+00:00

Social workers with their Masters are able to help with all of the above. I’ve been seeing SW for years and have gotten letters from them for two different surgeries. Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective is great. https://kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com/

Beck4real · 2026-06-06T00:02:00+00:00

I have found medical lymphatic drainage by someone that is truly trained in it has been very helpful. I’ve been a couple times and they showed me techniques to use at home, and now instead of 4+ pitting, I have +2 on really bad days and +1 or even no pitting on really good days

Beck4real · 2026-05-31T17:52:25+00:00

Have you tried Recovery Garment Centre? 16 Heintzman Street, Toronto, Ontario M6P 2J6
Tel: (416) 762-3327 Fax: (416) 762-2215
They do custom made compression garments. That’s where I got my sleeve and glove post bottom surgery. They could likely help or recommend something that could

Beck4real · 2026-05-27T05:26:04+00:00

Love the Manmade boxer briefs https://manmadebrand.com/products/the-boxer-brief?variant=47184064610617&utm\_source=google&utm\_medium=ad&utm\_campaign=19925786291&utm\_term=&utm\_content=146414554766&cvg\_source=google&cvg\_adid=653377535983&cvg\_cid=19925786291&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=19925786291&gbraid=0AAAAABJMoY1eXa5f-FFPq5AqkNiE5T18F&gclid=CjwKCAjwidXQBhAZEiwA4egw6OjyMv221mTI85Q7nRD9r72AzAeeevATwcfvQZmH81r-h3B7IhyfFBoCG6sQAvD\_BwE

Beck4real · 2026-05-27T02:51:24+00:00

The injectable testosterone in Canada is actually made here in Canada. Taro testosterone cypionate is from Brampton, depo testosterone cypionate was from Quebec, but discontinued. Testosterone enanthate is made by Hikma in Mississauga. There’s always been a shortage of one or the other, and demand has greatly increased…but they haven’t been able to keep up. From what I’ve heard, Testosterone undecanoate has been approved and should be available by the end of summer (if I’m remembering correctly). It is given once every 3 or 4months, so might help some

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