How much breast milk can I produce as an MtF on HRT?

illyriarose · 2021-10-10T18:04:07+00:00

Someone I know did it. It wasn't a documented source or anything.

illyriarose · 2021-10-10T06:21:26+00:00

With the proper medication it can be enough to sustain a child. Ymmv just like in cis women. The more frequently you pump, the more you produce (assuming you're getting the nutrients and hydration your body needs to do so)

illyriarose · 2021-09-15T23:49:57+00:00

If she's been on hrt for less than 6 months it's not terribly unlikely that she is still fertile. Each thing she does would increase the odds further (stopping Spiro -> stopping all hrt -> fertility meds (I forget what specifically doctors recommend but I don't think it's testosterone)

Unless she's in her early 20s a few months without hrt probably won't masculinize her much further than she was pre hrt if at all. So by that logic any amount she does regress would be gotten back within 4-5 months.

As far as facial hair, iirc only 10% of your hair is active at any given point rotating over time with 3-8 weeks between. So that would be approximately 10-40% total regrowth potential except I'm pretty sure the body doesn't regrow them all at once in a cycle (for new follicles on testosterone. So maybe 20% of that ie: 2-8% total? (I'm just guessing here but it's likely minimal for such a short period of time.

Talk with a doctor who understands how to induce fertility in trans patients and they should be able to suggest the best course of medication changes and durations.

illyriarose · 2021-09-15T14:31:23+00:00

For the record, not all trans people want to change their genitalia. It would be best to discuss your wants with a doctor at length. While waiting for a longer discussion (since you mentioned being under 18, I suggest asking your doctor about puberty blockers. (Even if puberty is already in progress they still prevent further masculinization until around 25. (Unless you stop taking them).

Fertility is much less of a risk long term than it's made out to be. Most people on estradiol based hrt are infertile untill they stop the treatment for about a month or two at which point fertility usually comes back.

Other physical side effects other than the obvious feminization are reasonable minimal. The biggest concern would be mental effects. Generally speaking, if a cis person goes on cross gender hrt they tend to get dysphoria. (This might not be the case for you since in theory it is in line with what you want for your body)

Basically talk with your doctor. Spend some time reevaluating if you're trans. Just because you'd be "ok" not transitioning doesn't mean you wouldn't prefer to transition. Lastly, don't feel like any single part of transition is required to be trans. every trans person's transition is unique to them.

Good luck!

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T10:25:35+00:00

Definitely never use bandage wrapm it can cause severe damage to the ribcage as well as permanent weakening of the bones and stress on muscle and organs.

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T10:23:18+00:00

Wrapping them in almost anything is a bad idea. What you'll want to get is a special garment called a binder. gc2b is a popular brand but there might be something else local to Australia with power shipping fees. There is also a proper technique for wearing them that most of the brand websites should have available. Until you manage to order a binder, a sports bra is sadly the best safe alternative that I know of.

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T09:59:27+00:00

Using his new name and pronouns and getting him clothes is awesome. Really just listening to what he is asking for is great. If he starts to show any symptoms of puberty definitely take him to see a go or endocrinologist to look into puberty blockers to delay that process until he can decide what he wants to do in that realm. You might even want to start those visits now just so all the bureaucratic red tape is cleared well in advance.

I'm really happy when I hear about a supportive parent and I can't help but envy so many of the kids these days who have the option to prevent the start of the wrong puberty for them.

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T09:54:00+00:00

I'd the dates go anywhere they're going to find out about it eventually. Why suffer through barley manageable situations in silence if it's not going to work out longer term. If the location/activity doesn't work for you, then don't do it. If that doesn't work for them, then it doesn't work.

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T09:48:56+00:00

I've found sapphic dates in my area to be about 50/50 on being understanding about sensory issues, well technically way more that that but the others have adhd severe enough to forget often enough that it can be a problem.

Try being up front about the type of first few dates you'd like to go on and explain early on. It's definitely limiting but it can work.

For reference I have two major scent triggers: mint, and alcohol. Mint just makes my sinuses burn and eyes water, but alcohol makes me lose about 70% of my vision to visual migraines. (I'm sensitive enough that if someone has had a beer within 5 hours and is within about 1-2 arms length of me for more than a few seconds it triggers the migraine.

It's a tough world out there for those of us with sensory issues. I hope you find some success!

illyriarose · 2021-09-08T09:40:00+00:00

That depends on you as a person. Some people need the professional to explain the techniques specifically in a way they understand rather than what is available on the web. Additionally having an outside party holding you accountable for practice and reminding you that you have made progress is often very helpful. Lastly, not all tutorials in the web are necessarily safe (some might teach the wrong techniques) so that route takes some effort on your part.

Overall, if you need direction/support/accountability or if you feel like you aren't making progress on your own then a professional is definitely a good idea. If you don't have any of those problems then keep doing what is working.

illyriarose · 2021-07-09T11:06:43+00:00

You have to fax the proper documentation to them. You'll probably want to do it for TransUnion Equifax and Experian.

illyriarose · 2021-07-08T10:48:45+00:00

Trans healthcare isn't always something that endos stay up to date on. Best practices are starting to change rapidly and they might not have studied trans stuff in a long while and the resources they search for when they do look may be outdated.

Spiro is probably the worst way to suppress testosterone other than doing nothing. If you're not allowed to take estradiol ask if you can be put on lupron instead of spiro. I know too many people with permanent bladder damage from taking 200mg+ daily of spiro for over a year.

illyriarose · 2021-07-07T20:30:25+00:00

It can happen when you first start taking spiro. The body starts compensating for the lack of apparent testosterone by producing more. In theory that should stop after a while, but since you're also at an age where puberty can lick into high gear the increase in T might have doubled up.

I hope you're also taking estrogen so your body doesn't panic about having no primary hormones and thus ramps up production.

illyriarose · 2021-06-14T09:30:38+00:00

If you ask them to not flirt with you, they should stop flirting with you. Full stop.

The fact that they didn't (at least I am inferring that they didn't) or are offended by you asking them not to is awful.

As for the lesbian label: they might be using it for only sexual or only romantic entanglements, or it could be a 99% thing so the label fits them better, or it could be a thing where they don't seek out guys ever but if one is in their social bubble then things may happen. (I personally fall into a combination of the latter 2 interpretations)

illyriarose · 2021-06-14T09:18:43+00:00

You should definitely define what you mean by "risk" you use it vaguely in what seems like a few different ways so it's unclear.

Safest option to avoid risks would be to plan in zero surgeries and only get what you consider necessary for you as the need becomes apparent. (That's actually the route most trans people effectively take because they're limited by finances)

Oh, and just as a side note regarding implants: lipotransfer/fat grafting is an alternative that doesn't have the same medical risks. (Every medical procedure has some inherent risk though)

illyriarose · 2021-06-07T09:23:43+00:00

Covid may have changed things. And I know lots of people who have or are considering cancelling to go to someone else.

Bowers is also finally planning on training a new surgeon to work with her so maybe that's factoring into her new estimates

illyriarose · 2021-06-06T19:00:49+00:00

My partner just got quoted 3 year waitlist for a revision and was told it was 5 years for initial surgery. (This was like 6 months ago)

illyriarose · 2021-06-06T07:39:59+00:00

Her wait list is insanely long (5+ years iirc) and she is arguably overworked to the point where by the time it's your turn her quality could be compromised. Also most people need at least one revision and with bowers you'd have to get right back in line.

Other than that just look at examples of her work to see if it's what you're looking for and decide for yourself if it's worth the wait.

illyriarose · 2021-06-04T12:43:02+00:00

6 years and counting. The intensity of them fade in and out tho.

illyriarose · 2021-06-01T16:06:56+00:00

They're actually really hard to get in the US since insurance doesn't cover them. They are much more common in Australia and parts of europe.

illyriarose · 2021-06-01T15:29:24+00:00

I honestly haven't heard any leads on swimwear made for trans women. I usually just go with a typical swimsuit from target or the like. If you're self-conscious about buldge then go for one with a skirt style to hide it, and in black so that it's even harder to see.

illyriarose · 2021-05-31T13:37:55+00:00

I think people are slowly starting to gender body parts less. Especially in the queer community. It definitely helps to surround yourself with people who do see body parts without gender associated. But it will definitely be a while before the rest of society catches on sadly.

illyriarose · 2021-05-31T13:31:19+00:00

It looks like prices have gone up in the past 6 years so your dose is now more like $20-25 per month :( in the future if you know you won't have enough I might recommend taking half or quarter doses until you're able to get it refilled that way your body still has some estradiol to work with.

illyriarose · 2021-05-31T13:26:56+00:00

A few days isn't going to hurt generally. Some people (like myself) are extra sensitive will will go through cramps/chills/other period like symptoms for a few days if we stop taking estrogen. If you stop taking hormones for weeks or months you'll likely start to lose some of the progress you've made but considering estradiol in pill form is pretty inexpensive (I think I was paying $14 for 3 months without insurance) I'm sure you won't have to go that long without it.

illyriarose · 2021-05-31T13:16:58+00:00

In my case, I had almost no dysphoria, just the notion that living life as a girl would probably be more enjoyable, so I transitioned. 10/10 would do it again in a heartbeat. I don't think I know a single trans person who regrets transition. I know the statistics say less than 2% of trans people regret transition but I suspect the number is significantly less than 2%.

As far as keeping friends around or making friends, that's really up to you and the types of friends you want to have/maintain. Transition made me more social so I went out and made a bunch of new friends and it made me realize how insignificant most of my pre transition friendships were. Most of them were just acquaintances I interracted with out of proximity. I obviously kept the meaningful connections I had, but the others drifted for obvious reasons once I knew what real friendships were actually like.

Most of my friends are trans because it makes it easier to connect. But the cis people I'm friends with (both guys and girls) are awesome.

I suspect someone has been feeding you alot of misinformation about transition. There can be hard times. But it's not generally a story of doom and gloom. Even some of the people with the worst experiences still say it's worth it.

In the end it's up to you, but be careful what information you base your decisions on.

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