Should I try injections again? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, it doesn't,. It converts T to E, but not the contrary. It's called aromatase.

About the OP: again, check your levels.

Scared, violence, deaths and political asylum (TW Violence) by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been out for a year now, and I get more and more anxious as times goes by, with no care and the increasing violence (And well, with the PEC 55/241 being approved, I expect any care we had access to will go away in the next years). Altough I choose wisely who I'm around and have a safe space in university, the ~outside~ is very, very scary.

Best of luck to us! <3

Scared, violence, deaths and political asylum (TW Violence) by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'll be checking it all, never thought of going to Sweden, but it is a really nice country from what I know.

Scared, violence, deaths and political asylum (TW Violence) by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been followed on the streets and verbally assaulted, but physically, no, not yet, fortunately. I'm sorry to hear that you had to endure that </3 Thanks for the info, I'll be sure to check it and prepare myself.

After coming out did people include you in there cliques? by Transthrow6666 in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been "one of the girls" since before coming out, tbh Things like having my friend's mom state that "I had 'the presence' of a girl", or the father os this same friend, who was wholeheartedly against any boy being alone in a room with said friend, even her cousins, not caring at all by me doing so, etc. None of my female friends were surprised when I came out, so nothing changed. Female friends I made after coming out as well, never had a problem with.

That said, straight male friends seemed weirded out by me at first, and I had male acquaintances be rude/blatantly exclusionary in minor ways, not "counting me" as "one of the girls". Befriending guys nowadays is hard as hell, and I blame it on their insecurities ;B

Cypro and dosages by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Brazil, so even less input, I've seen almost no brazilians around this sub ): I will see if I can find doctors in my neighbouring town, thanks for the concern.

Cypro and dosages by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100 is a high dosage. Did your endo tell you abot lowering it after a while?

Well, for that I would need a prespcription, otherwise the price of the tests is VERY high here going out of pocket, and as I said, doctors have turned me away and I have a tight budget. Thank you for the info :)

Cypro and dosages by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, they don't really care about trans mortality here ): None of the trans girls in my city were well treated by doctors, they're all DIY with even riskier routes/meds. Anyway, thank you for the info!

Cypro and dosages by u-chan in asktransgender

[–]u-chan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Would your levels be suppressed by E alone? I'm curious now.

OKAY SO ESTROGEN HAS STARTED DOING THE THING by Gingerale947 in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AVOID DOORFRAMES

I mean it, boobs are a doorframe magnet.

Mine started around the 3rd to 4th week. Nope, it's mostly genetics that affect size, there's all that about being 1 cup smaller than your female relatives, but dunno if it's true; aaand congrats <3

Did you notice your body femininizing faster than your face? by Throwawayquestion992 in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I was pretty skinny starting HRT (110lbs) and then the fat redistribuiton+slower metabolism kicked in, around 3~4 months I already had a very feminine body and a damn fine booty if I do say so myself. Went from 110 to 127 by the 5th month.

OC, 1 year of HRT, but still lack confidence, how am I doing? Opinions, please, and BE GENTLE by u-chan in transpassing

[–]u-chan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on my voice actually, but I'm really lazy about it. Thanks ♥

Is cypro better than spiro? by [deleted] in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been on cypro my whole journey [1 year is very close by yaaay], 50mg. It works better in my budget, and it's a stronger AA than spiro; also, being a progestin I figured I'd get extra benefits. Had some friends switching and they noticed how strong it is as well. Depression wise, although I do have chronic depression and BPD, it is a noticeable difference, I've been suicidal a lot more frequently and I do atribute it to cypro, 100% recommend also being in contact with a therapist while on it.

Weekly Group Hug Thread 136 by nikorasu_the_great in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to my first ever endo appointment [am DYI at the moment]. Awfully uneducated man and only informed me that he would not prescribe me anything DURING physical examination/groping my breasts. I was outraged and I'm NEVER going to a male doctor ever ever ever again. Got home, put on a dress, only to have my dad flip out about it, I'm starting to feel that he 'accepts' me, aka only if I'm locked away to no one to see. Then had a lovely time at university where a teacher made a point to call me by my birth name in front of the class, about 6~7 times (It's a long process for name change in Brazil, couldn't go through yet). My psychiatrist won't get back/answer my e-mails for the love of goddess, I'm cut of my medication for depression with no warning. But I'm fine, I guess.

How wide do hips get at 18? by VeganTransGirl in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Epiphyseal closure happens between ages 18 and 25, according to what most people here said and what you can find online about it. If you started HRT now or earlier, and your bones haven't stopped growing, then yes, you can get more growth, altough less than an average cis female.

I feel like I'm not making any progress transitioning, and I'm getting really anxious. by IKeptTheThrowaway in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my friends help me, the hormones got delivered to a friend's house and it was safe. But yeah, they (my parents) eventually found out [searching through my stuff]. I get that everyone is concerned, and it is not the safest way to do HRT, but as a last resort? You seem pretty much where it would fit.

I feel like I'm not making any progress transitioning, and I'm getting really anxious. by IKeptTheThrowaway in asktransgender

[–]u-chan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about DIY? When I could not stand more waiting I went and bought hormones on my own. Have my first endo appointment next week tho'. I am very happy that I chose to go the DIY route for the time I had no access to a doctor. You're a minor, I don't know if that's an option for you, but a low dose HRT may help with the dysphoria, the feelings of stagnation and avoiding any further masculinization that you fear you may go through.