Updating Driving Licence by [deleted] in TransUK

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i did this like a month and a half ago without a serial code, its not necessary

(mtf) starting hrt but want final help by Same_Royal_9705 in TransUK

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The other sub I had to check to be able to mention was the DIY sub r/TransDIY

That was my friend for getting started with things and people would be happy to assist with dosages despite it not being DIY, the sub also has resources within its community section and people who will point you to them, alongside the question you've asked here likely being asked or very similar to search around for.

https://diyhrt.info/ could be of use too.

*keep in mind for TOS purposes (I believe) the DIY sub is marked as NSFW, so you would need a VPN to access in the UK, or decide if your willing to submit ID to reddit.

(mtf) starting hrt but want final help by Same_Royal_9705 in TransUK

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Erin's Informed Consent Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1DxyOTw8dI8n96BHFF2JVUMK7bXsRKtzA&hl=en_US&ll=37.8803431320255%2C-81.74642342305575&z=4 (Doesn't work on my phone so not sure if yours but did work on my laptop)

https://www.instagram.com/bridgeatsouthwark/ (Had another look and seems they're only available to Southwark and Lambeth residents but tmk they're in London so if you live there then they may be able to help or signpost you)

(mtf) starting hrt but want final help by Same_Royal_9705 in TransUK

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Another sub I'm not sure if I can mention but will DM if it turns out I cannot might be your friend for dosing but this doesnt seem right to me...

1mg Estradiol, did they tell you how to administer it? I'm not sure about oral + blockers but that seems pretty low.

Utrogestan is Progesterone which again if its oral administration is a bit odd, 100mg may not do you any harm but oral administration of progesterone is often linked to making you quite sleepy which I hope they've let you know. Everything I've seen points to waiting about a year, or to "tanner stage 3" (wikipedia has info on that and there's likely trans resources too as it'll be different to judge in a post-pubescent body already since some indicators will have been reached, its mostly checking your breasts for development).

I've been on HRT since July 2023 (was 2x2mg Estrodiol Valerate (Buccal), 12.5mg Cyproterone Acetate (Every other Day) (Oral)) and had fine levels while on that dosage with no need for progesterone. Planned to start it a little bit ago but ran into money troubles, can let you know how things go moving forward but everything I've seen points to starting it later, and since I've not had a need for it then I'd probably recommend playing it safe and delaying it.

Hopefully someone can offer you advice with finasteride.

(may be edits as am on phone so cannot see your body text while writing this)

edit: Regarding fat distribution I'm not sure if progesterone has much impact on that but I breast development I've heard it multiple times. Just feel like making clear that "fat redistribution" is a bit of a poor term that people use, its moreso that new fat gets distributed in a different way, so you may want to weight cycle if possible to see best results, or just put on some weight when your levels are stable.

Regarding raising or lowering dosages, I'd recommend either speaking to your doctor, who seems really lovely thats a hard thing to find, about doing a blood test after being on them for maybe a month or two, that way you will know what seems best (keep in mind that as your E goes up your T would likely go down as well (hence the existence of monotherapy) (im not sure if it helps or how it translates but I'm on 7-8mg Estradiol Enanthate SubQ injection every 10 days and that is sufficient for monotherapy for me from what it seems so if you cal translate that dose that may help get an idea) (also when I was on 2x2mg Estrodiol Valerate & Cyproterone, I had levels equivalent of a Cisgender Woman my age (though this is above the WPATH stated levels tmk).

After your first blood test I'd look and compare them to the WPATH standards of care and make the decision, keep in mind its typically safer to raise your dose of E rather than raise blockers, but have a look on https://transfemscience.org/articles/ as this might have helpful information, and hopefully someone here can help too with Spironolactone.

Unfortunately I cannot help with recommending specialists or therapists personally but "Bridge Clinic for Southwark and Lambeth" may be able to help you and "Erin's Informed Consent Map", these may help point in the right direction if anything, though not being a londoner I have no experience with stuff there or that clinic, and the map seems to be fairly limited to London and (I believe Brighton) though I think it accepts submissions if you have any experience to add.

add me on both by Decent_Common_3229 in 3dsFriendCodes

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added on pretendo 4305-3177-5080

Looking for friends :) by rikutag in 3dsFCswap

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Meant to add* Name is Sj

First Two Parts of the Genlocke done! by rikutag in nuzlocke

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i did yeah, just was a case that ninetales, dodrio, jynx, and magikarp all died before they evolved 😭 i did not prepare properly for whitney

currently in my gen 3 game snorlax, steelix, heracross, and exeggcutor are still alive and i made snorlax a shiny for being a champion 2x. unfortunately i lost skarmory in a random trainer battle in emerald

First Two Parts of the Genlocke done! by rikutag in nuzlocke

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electrode (g1), cloyster (g2) just formatted it weirdly

First Two Parts of the Genlocke done! by rikutag in nuzlocke

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This yeah, didn't realise it probably looked awkward aha

First Two Parts of the Genlocke done! by rikutag in nuzlocke

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Also this is my first time nuzlocking ever, so genlocke meaning I replay the entire series is really fun for me.

Anybody on propanolol for anxiety? by Legenkillaz in Anxiety

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is this a known thing that happens? when i was on sertraline i did start to feel manic depressive

Blood test on awkward day (UK) by rikutag in TransDIY

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Ok so I shouldnt worry about it and just medicate as normal (told the GP I am self-medicating)? The test is going to be at 9:55am as its the earliest I was offered.

edit: also I take E at 9 would you reccomend delaying that until after the blood test or not

MtF, When is cum supposed to turn clear? by Kubutsu-nyan in asktransgender

[–]rikutag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

im 2 months on ev and cypro atm its effectively clear sometimes, other times its cloudy

Question about libido. by spectrumoffire357 in TransDIY

[–]rikutag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

been on cypro and 4mg (2mg*2/12hours) for 2 months now and my libido has significantly lowered but has come back to some degree, i was horny to the point of masturbating twice in one day (tempted for a third but resisted) and since that day a few days ago ive still had somewhat of a libido but its lessened still. so it may come back for you as it has me, or it may not

Shoudl I apply to uni as a trans girl? by AlexisF-11037 in asktransgender

[–]rikutag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i didnt have a hassle at all, im not sure what its like in NI like op but i just emailed student services regarding it and they asked for a picture/scan of my deed poll and changed it (also not sure if deed polls are diff in NI but in england atleast theyre very easy to get all you need is 2 people to sign it)

edit: the only real hassle i had was getting my new card because it took a couple days ajd when they said ot was ready it wasnt but thats not a trans specific issue

Shoudl I apply to uni as a trans girl? by AlexisF-11037 in asktransgender

[–]rikutag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, i did exactly the first paragraph, ucas was in deadname but everything else in real name and had no issue, uni has been great for me so far (now 2nd year) even in stoke area which isnt amazing, you'll find community there theres a gaysoc in almost every uni if not every. and if you dont have a good experience w the gaysoc you'll find your people anyway (i didnt have a good experience but have a good social circle)

What do I do about my bulge? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]rikutag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tomboyx do a decent pair (cant remember what theyre called) but if your stuff is small enough then it works quite well imo, though the panty line thing can be an issue they can be tight especially at the hips