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General trans community.
Rules:
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Follow all blahaj.zone rules
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All posts must be trans-related. Other queer-related posts go to c/lgbtq.
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Don't post negative, depressing news articles about trans issues unless there is a call to action or a way to help.
Resources:
Best resource: https://github.com/cvyl/awesome-transgender Site with links to resources for just about anything.
Trevor Project: crisis mental health services for LGBTQ people, lots of helpful information and resources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Gender Dysphoria Bible: useful info on various aspects of gender dysphoria: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en
StainedGlassWoman: Various useful essays on trans topics: https://stainedglasswoman.substack.com/
Trans resources: https://trans-resources.info/
[USA] Resources for trans people in the South: https://southernequality.org/resources/transinthesouth/#provider-map
[USA] Report discrimination: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/report-lgbtqhiv-discrimination
[USA] Keep track on trans legislation and news: https://www.erininthemorning.com/
[GERMANY] Bundesverband Trans: Find medical trans resources: https://www.bundesverband-trans.de/publikationen/leitfaden-fuer-behandlungssuchende/
[GERMANY] Trans DB: Insurance information (may be outdated): https://transdb.de/
[GERMANY] Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transidentität und Intersexualität: They have contact information for their advice centers and some general information for trans and intersex people. They also do activism: dgti.org
*this is a work in progress, and these resources are courtesy of users like you! if you have a resource that helped you out in your trans journey, comment below in the pinned post and I'll add here to pass it on
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No problem! I'm happy to share my experience for anyone that might find it helpful. 😄
It's been about 7.5 months so far, I started 2mg sublingual E and 5mg finasteride at the same time and added 100mg progesterone at 3 months. I also avoided building up my upper body before starting hormone therapy and have noticed a small decline in my upper body strength as my arms have gotten a bit slimmer. It's not debilitating by any means because I have a desk job, and I'm trying to get in the habit of working out to make up for it, but I'm only seeing a gym every week or two. XD
As for the hair, I don't think I've entirely stopped shedding yet but the rate has dropped significantly. The new follicles are smoother too, but I haven't seen any regrowth yet.
I haven't looked into topical T-gel, but do follow up to let us know if you try it. I'd be curious to hear of the effects even though I don't think they're necessary for me. ^_^
Can't say if the E would help with your Lady-Os, but it sure did for me! Another thing I didn't mention was the amazing gender euphoria I got on day 1. E definitely vibes with me but if it isn't right for you then you'll know it long before any muscular effects become noticable.
All of this makes me feel a lot more comfortable with the idea of starting E. Even a little excited.
I have to move to a more welcoming place first, but I'm hoping to do that by this summer. When I do, I'll look for a therapist and doctor who can help me get started.
I know how you feel! I wasn't confident to start before I got out of Texas myself.