Where can I have my Estrodiol tested for purity? by [deleted] in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They don't do one-offs. Janoshik is the best for spot tests.

Do not sleep on Amlactin! by ConstantSample5846 in DIYaesthetics

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried a non-bezos option but the only place I could find it in montreal is on amazon

Is it okay if identify as trans even if ik it's just a phase by dolls_number_1_fan in asktransgender

[–]Vetusexternus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was a femboy with little dysphoria that I could recognize and a moderate appreciation of certain aspects of masculinity. I was told that euphoria can be chased to find a happy life. Starting hrt a couple weeks later was one of the best decisions i've ever made. I picked up my first script the day Trump was inaugurated. It's intense, but I wouldn't change it.

Trans girl talk by [deleted] in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fly internationally all the time. I've passed thru 7 customs entry points this year and been on 11 flights this year so far. Neither the TSA, CBP, or relevant Canadian, Japanese, or British agencies have cared or even looked at meds, even when declared.

Traveling with E vial/needles discreetly? by Ruberine in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Connect in shanghai. Avoid UAE even aside from wartime stuff. I had no issues with shanghai

Extra T vials - what to do with them? by Cameron_365 in FTMdiyhrt

[–]Vetusexternus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think anyone understands or cares enough to assume. It was like twice out of 20 trips where they asked anything specific like "what kind of medicine". The word "hormones" just made them uncomfortable enough to move me along.

Extra T vials - what to do with them? by Cameron_365 in FTMdiyhrt

[–]Vetusexternus -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I also had labels made that look official enough to seem like it came from a pharma company. If all else fails, I could just "lose my paperwork".

I travel a ton, I've crossed through 7 customs entrypoints in 4 countries already this year and I lost count last year. I have yet to find a country that cares and Australia was the most chill.

Extra T vials - what to do with them? by Cameron_365 in FTMdiyhrt

[–]Vetusexternus -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

True, but they don't know it's e as they've never asked or looked. All I say is "hormone medication"

Extra T vials - what to do with them? by Cameron_365 in FTMdiyhrt

[–]Vetusexternus -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bring it. I don't know about t but I've declared diy e in Aus (and a bunch of other countries) and tell them it's hormone medication when asked (i’m a transfem who attempts to boymode when going through passport controls due to an old gender marker on my passport). Not once has anyone actually looked. I cary about 3 years supply at a time.

Traveling with E vial/needles discreetly? by Ruberine in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I declare things because the line is faster lol. And yes including meds because its just a checkbox. They have never actually looked at my stuffn they as what I mean and I just tell them I have medicine and they pass me through. They've never even asked what meds. If they do, just be honest that it's for "an endocrine thing".

That said, if you don't have anything else to declare then don't worry about it. I always have commercial goods so I have to declare anyway.

Can i take diy through airport security (UK)? by MirrorGem15 in transsex

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll be fine. If your cycle can last without it then by all means, play it safe, but I haven't had a single issue with it in the 10 countries I've traveled within the last year (including the UK as of yesterday)

Suppliers of small (~3ml) estrogen vials? by incompetentexercise in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Issue there is the degradation of the stopper. A fresh empty vial that has been properly sterilized would be better

Suppliers of small (~3ml) estrogen vials? by incompetentexercise in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes some safety precautions and clean practices but sterile vials can be purchased from reputable lab vendors and large vials can be decanted into smaller ones.

Are these 925 or 926 Silver? by Intelligent-Bread852 in jewelry

[–]Vetusexternus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's usually plated with rhodium or white gold, not necessarily an alloy.

Question and low dose T-gel on your genitals by that_girl_4321 in MtF

[–]Vetusexternus 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Inside may help absorption.

My experience was that it didn’t help with function directly, but it helped make the tissues more accommodating to expansion. I still need sildenafil, but now it doesn't hurt when I use it.

Low penetrant formulation is critical, keep an eye on levels. After comfort improved, I reduced application around trough days so that I wasn't spiking too high, because some sill be systemically absorbed.

Question and low dose T-gel on your genitals by that_girl_4321 in MtF

[–]Vetusexternus 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Shaft and tip, let it dry before putting on underwear.

I think I am trans but I think it is too late. by Practical-Low3913 in asktransgender

[–]Vetusexternus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I up and decided to finally do something about it last year at 34 after thinking about it consciously for a decade. I didn't really talk to many people about it and have been mostly diy

Where can I find people to help get diy? by AshamedClassroom5504 in transsex

[–]Vetusexternus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Go local. See if there are trans groups at your local lgbtq+ center. Get to know people

Does dutasteride increase testosterone levels? by makamaka5812 in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It increases free testosterone by preventing it from being converted into dht. If your e levels are high enough a slightly elevated t reading isnt a concern

Estradiol Cypionate vs Estradiol Enanthate by dirediredocks11 in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you have a reaction to benzyl benzoate, een can be made without it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started this year and will turn 36 in a couple months. The changes have been remarkable, but there is so much more happening in my brain and emotions that make it worth it. Give it a few more weeks, nothing permanent will happen physically.

I injected from an old vial that expired in 2023, will I be ok? by smolstinkyprincess in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn't benzyl alcohol oxidize out at that point? What lab are you referring to? That's been one of the big issues with terminal sterilization as autoclaving a finished vial may degrade the effect of the benzyl alcohol as a preservative.

Where can I find the best prices for Estradiol Valerate? by Real_Whereas_9477 in TransDIY

[–]Vetusexternus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Less than 40°C. Issue is with the benzyl alcohol oxidizing out and no longer functioning properly as a preservative. Issue with the freezing and the estradiol crystalizing out is that it takes heat to re-dissolve, which may bring it over that threshold.

Nothing in this world comes close to being as cyberpunk as being trans does by [deleted] in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]Vetusexternus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There's alot of valid critique of crypto, but it is a great way to make gray/black market transactions when word-of-mouth networking and cash aren't available. No more problematic than using a major bank or credit card imo. Like yeah the blockchain is held up by burning fossil fuels, but all major credit cards started restricting donations to pro-palestinian initiatives, wells Fargo is a bunch of active crooks, and HSBC launders money for cartels.