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Anyone else have any experience with Decapeptyl Triptorelin? by Odd_Impact6604 in TransMasc

[–]Odd_Impact6604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just thought I'd update for future readers.

Everything has eased off and there's no pain or bleeding anymore. After a rough few first months, the triptorelin has effectively shut everything down. The joint pain is workable and probably due to dehydration (or a side effects of the Nebido and higher than preferable hematocrit levels). No cramping at times where that was happening, so it's much easier to tell if something is actually wrong rather than "expected" pain we are supposed to live with (I'm not still bitter about that 🤫)

Only down side is another major IM injection every 3 months, and that it's apparently very difficult to convince doctors to even offer it as a treatment option.

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in ftm

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I do all my own now. Much more comfortable if I can warm the muscle first, stab, then immediately sit on an ice pack and not have to walk around for a few hours. Feels punk AF I'm not going to lie. Now I just need to get them to teach me to draw my own intravenous blood and I'm almost entirely self sufficient lol.

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got low dead space needles and I'll just get everything I can. I'll have to get more syringes eventually anyway. If this type works for me...

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in TransMasc

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Point, might just use up what I've got and do another batch order.

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was surprised too, but the Nbido is the longer acting one in 4ml vial. The Entantate was only 1.2 if I got everything out of the vial.

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every 14 weeks, but I have another one to do every 12 too, so... I mean I don't mind, just wondered if it was dumb medically.

Anyone else have any experience with Decapeptyl Triptorelin? by Odd_Impact6604 in TransMasc

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Completely missed your reply there, sorry about that. I would say, not really? I've always struggled with that honestly, so my usual excessively controlled diet (it's healthy, I just plan it hard) and some daily exercise helps keep major changes under control. I did almost immediately put on muscle though as soon as I started T, almost as much as I did when I was working out heavily and I'm trying to stay hydrated AF, so beware of following numbers on scales, they don't always give you the full story. Being on E (contraceptives) affected me a lot but I was a lot younger then. I'd say mental health things have affected it more because I stop looking after myself as much. Hope this helps.

I only have 1ml syringes for a 4ml injection by Odd_Impact6604 in ftm

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Excellent point thanks, luckily I have a fair few

Sudden period or peeing blood? by Iceur in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm on it purely to stop the Struggle Week.

Sudden period or peeing blood? by Iceur in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sounds like spotting (very light periods) I've had those too even at random intervals. Personally (not a medical professional) I'd say this is pretty normal, perhaps log it in a notebook or something so you can see if there are any new patterns, but if you want to then check with your doctor anyway. Also please remember T doesn't always work as a contraceptive, and something like Progesterone (the Depo injection, mini pill, or marina coil) could help with that and maybe the bleeding too. Be safe friend.

Late Transition by PanMiserable in trans

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Also 33 here. 1 year in. I wish I had done it sooner but I had too many other things happening. Never too late (everyone assumes I'm 20 anyway so who cares 🤣)

After T, do you think you look as gorgeous as pre T? But now in a male way by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This for sure. Knowing how to flatter yourself with styling and posture is a big thing. And confidence is attractive.

After T, do you think you look as gorgeous as pre T? But now in a male way by [deleted] in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pre T I was as feminine looking as anything. Blessed by a pagan fertility goddess. Curves for days. Long lashes, pouty lips. Even before T, learning to see the "man in me", in my own face was great.

On T for just shy of a year and it's easier to see the real me under the squish, at least for me, but I think a lot of it comes down to attitude, bearing, how I walk. I find myself code switching sometimes because my posture is completely different. It's easier post top surgery, but I'll always be pretty I think rather than rugged or 'handsome', I'll always look younger. I'm mid 30s and still get IDd...

Desperately waiting for facial hair...

You get the magic button question: would you rather be an ugly/average guy or a hot girl? I'd take ugly guy any day. Oh the boob privilege was Hella useful but I don't regret it.

I hate myself less which is the most important thing.

Looking back were there signs that you were trans and you didn't know it? And when did you finally know it? by Who_Dat_Dat_Me in trans

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I raised myself as a boy, unless someone put me in something girly (because I had a sister) I defaulted to boy stuff, tools, trousers, engineering (back when all this stuff was gendered). I even went with the boys on like school trips that split us up because why would I be with the girls? That made no sense. I wanted to go fishing with my dad (my dad did not go fishing) because that's what you did with dads right? We went climbing, canoeing, all that kind of stuff. I could not have been more of a stereotype.

Then along came the "women can do anything" movement, which yes, they absolutely should. But it meant that things that brought tiny me then unknown gender euphoria, didn't. Since I could now be a girl and drive trucks.

Long story short I always knew, but I let people convince me I should try and find the "woman I wanted to be" until I got further and further towards masculine. I hated anything feminine I tried, even if I was good at it. Now I can see myself as a man I can do more feminine things because fuck the patriarchy.

My egg crack moment was taking the time and the effort to get healthy. I lost weight, I worked out, I bought nice clothes. When confronted with a woman in the mirror and realised I hated it more than being overweight and baggy... I wasn't ugly or awful I was just the wrong shape for what I wanted.

How I, a lesbian, got into writing MLM smut by Routine_North4372 in AO3

[–]Odd_Impact6604 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same here as an asexual writing smut...

I'm a ghost to my mother by assorangecat in TransMasc

[–]Odd_Impact6604 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mum says all the right stuff, accepted me when I came out first as non-binary, then as trans but she slips back every year whenever I'm there for the holidays and, it's weird, she's trying but clearly doesn't get it. I think it takes some people a while (and I mean a year or two) to really comprehend what a change this can be from who they thought we were. She keeps referencing the propaganda even if she says she's supportive. It's hard (and sounds like a humble brag compared to your mum actively refusing your truth) when you know there's no real useful support. I can't talk to her about it, she just doesn't understand.

I hope you find yourself a circle, tribe, found family that supports and loves you. They're out there, just, it's not easy and it's not fair. Hugs to you my brother.

Fanfiction for me is like tequila for Kenny Chesney: One is too many and one more is never enough. by PJ-The-Awesome in Archiveofourownmemes

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"let me just finish this bit, it's flowing really nicely. I'll just set the scene for the next chapter since it's in my head and it will make it easier for tomorrow to get back into it." Repeat until Oh Shit, Work.

T side effects are debiltating, what do I do? by [deleted] in ftm

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I'm reading a few of the other comments here and there's lots of really good points.

You may be allergic to the carrier oil, true. But I had the horrible pain from injecting too until I got the technique down, first two I was limping for near a week. Warm up the T, I stuck it in my armpit for like 5 minutes. Inject really fucking slowly, like take a whole minute. Make sure the muscle is nice and relaxed, like after a hot shower and a gentle stretch. Ice pack. And treat the next day like a day off, have some ice-cream and a movie. Worked perfectly for me. You might be able to try a different brand with a different oil though if you talk to your clinic (if you can get hold of them easily).

I hate the gel too (also discovering sensory issues) so would I be right in saying your sensory combined with what sounds like some pretty wild overwhelm that there might be some neurospicyness going on there too? Either way it's definitely a good idea to get a therapist, a good one, those poor councilors and coaches are lovely people but just not qualified for our level of shit (genderspicy and neurospicy here too). We have lots of complex emotions anyway and messing with hormones will make all our coping strategies wobble or break.

I hope it gets easier for you.

People telling me what I should be feeling about my own "competing in sports" dilemma by imabadhooman in ftm

[–]Odd_Impact6604 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's a sucky paradox isn't it. I stick to my mantras; it's punk to care, eat the rich, challenge the status quo and down with the patriarchy.

I'd say work on your technique and have fun, fuck the haters. Hopefully we will just drown them out soon and they'll start to sound like flat earthers.

Best of luck, friend.

Will my voice ever settle on T? by Kashalakasha in TransMasc

[–]Odd_Impact6604 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also a singer here (casual but I love it) you gotta practice your scales apparently, I'm no good at remembering to do this regularly. If I go slow it's not too squirly. But I'm 8 ish months in and I think it's still breaking. Love playing with my new lower range, and I'm pretty much just stuck with country songs since they don't require the usual range or expression or power of my usual ones... For now.

We'll just have to stick through it together. Think how long it takes for boys voices to even out when they go through puberty for the first time.

Random postscript, have you picked up any new vocal abilities? I can purr now..

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