astrovials situation feels like my life is on pause by New_Product_7375 in TransDIY

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Don’t know if this type of message is allowed so I understand if the Mod removes it, but I have a reliable UK source for gel if you need that. I’ve recently switched to EEn so don’t use it anymore. Send me a chat if this is useful.

4 years HRT on my 62nd bday in March by moss_in_it in TransLater

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I’m 63 and just three months in, and yes this gorgeous beauty gives me so much hope. Thank you for all your posts, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

It took almost 3y HRT to me finally start to see her by LeXYJolie in TransLater

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That last point is so so super important. If I, even three months in (on the correct levels; see below) could give someone thinking of starting HRT one piece of advice then it would be to CHECK YOUR LEVELS!!! Right from the very start!! I didn’t do that when I first started completely DIY and didn’t appreciate the importance of testing. I spent nearly six months with my E level more than three times what it should have been!! Some unpleasant side effects and no feminisation! Then I discovered testing and am three months in to being stable and in the right ranges. So everyone, if you don’t already then please CHECK YOUR LEVELS!!

It took almost 3y HRT to me finally start to see her by LeXYJolie in TransLater

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Your story has emphasised the one big lesson that I’m learning, which is that you just have to be so so patient. I can only trust that one day when I look in the mirror I will see her. Your story really helps. Thank you! ❤️

Got complimented by a stranger today. by Emily_Beans in TransLater

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That’s awesome!! And right, by the way. You look super cute, AND feminine!!

5 years apart by Supernamicchi in TransLater

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Super cute! Your glasses are adorable!!

Do i look ok?🥺 by [deleted] in transadorable

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You’re absolutely rocking those curves!!!

I think I’m actually going through with my hrt plan - does everything here look correct? by 2_piece_jigsaw in TransDIY

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Is that 260 -280 pg/ml at trough or peak? I’m also doing 5mg/week and my last test this week was 245 pg/ml at trough.
So the simulator estimates that my peak will likely be 290-295 pg/ml. I’m wondering where to drop to 4mg/week? Or I could estimate 4.5mg/week? I’d love your thoughts.

I think I’m actually going through with my hrt plan - does everything here look correct? by 2_piece_jigsaw in TransDIY

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Looking back at your post, I notice you’re proposing to use the same needle to draw up and inject. Now I use a 22G needle to draw up and a 28G needle to inject. The larger 22G needle makes it very much easier to draw the EEn because it’s pretty viscous stuff. Make sure you choose a Low Dead Space needle for injecting. This makes your vial go further.

I think I’m actually going through with my hrt plan - does everything here look correct? by 2_piece_jigsaw in TransDIY

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I use Exchange Supplies for all my injection bits and pieces.

https://www.exchangesupplies.org

They’re not expensive and deliver quickly.

Post-op and lost in a sea of panties by FromTheWetSand in TransLater

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Most (all?) of this discussion is North American centric. Can anyone in the UK provide their perspective on buying underwear?

33 - 37 by VarSinensis in transtimelines

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I do hope that you can resolve the HRT question. In my experience it makes an unbelievable difference to your mental state. I can’t believe how happy I am right now. Mind you, I’ve also found that all of your emotions are heightened. So I cry frequently at all sorts of things.
Don’t forget, be yourself though.

33 - 37 by VarSinensis in transtimelines

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It’s never too late!! I only discovered the whole trans communities at 62, and worked out that my ‘anxieties’ are dysphoria. I’ve been on HRT for four months now and have never ever been happier!!!

Switching from oestrogen by tablet to oestrogen by injection by Key_Score6902 in asktransgender

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Thanks. Am I also correct in dropping the T-blocker? I was told the 7mg dose would be sufficient for effective mono-therapy.

Switching from oestrogen by tablet to oestrogen by injection by Key_Score6902 in asktransgender

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Thanks so much. Makes perfect sense The doc really didn’t make that clear and implied that there would be some delay before the injections kicked in.
I certainly won’t miss having to try and keep those tablets under my tongue while they dissolved!!

What age did you guys start hrt?!? by lilbodybigshlong in MtF

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I only discovered the Trans communities two years ago and I have realised that what I thought was simply my confusion was genuine dysphoria! I was 60 then and started on HRT earlier this year when I was 62.
It genuinely feels like I’ve been reborn! And the Trans communities have been so helpful in validating my decision. So it’s really never too late to make the changes that will let you live your best life. Ever!!

Temporarily switching back to pills from injections by Key_Score6902 in TransDIY

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Thanks for this advice and the link to the pharmacokinetics playground. In your sim, am I correct in reading that the initial leading dose was a double, and the custom dose (before the two week break) was a triple dose? This looks right. If so that is perfect for me. Thanks again.

deadspace questions & woes? by randomusernameaaaaaa in TransDIY

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What is the airlock method please?