r/transdiy
Just out of curiosity want to see what people' first noticed when they started hrt and what time frame it was at? :).
Red states are passing laws to let Ivermectin be sold over the counter without a prescription.
Why can't Blues states do the same thing for Estradiol and Progesterone? That would make DIY so easy!
I am thinking states like California and Oregon might have a good chance at getting this done if we reach out to our state representatives.
after doing abit of research ive decided on estrofem however im asking here because im not sure on how safe this all is, if anyone has used this before or has experience in this field please can you help me with this im very confused aha :)
Hi everyone! I ordered 5 vials of Estrogen Valerate from Otokonoko recently and, for the first time, I received an e-mail from DHL asking me to fill out customs forms regarding the package. The first screenshot is from a Power of Attorney form they sent me and the second screenshot is from the e-mail itself.
I'm currently living in Ontario, Canada so estrogen isn't a controlled substance but I am concerned about my shipment being seized or destroyed. If anybody has any experience or advice on how exactly to fill these out that would be much appreciated
I'm not sure if it counts as a primary vendor so I hope this doesn't violate any rules. I still have a good 2/3 to 3/4 of my vial left but I am wanting a backup.
The site still seems all normal I just want to make sure before I order because I know she had to move some stuff around a little while ago.
can I do 2mg EV every 2 days instead for more steady levels ?
I know dosing is different, but generally, how long can I expect a vial to last on a standard-ish dose? I'm really fucking worried about a nationwide HRT ban...
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I'm 18 and Like my parents are supportive but like I'm torn between telling my ideas about diy hrt cuz they'll probably think it's dangerous ect but like how things going now and how gps can choose not to work with private providers either and private costs upwards to 2k for one year and also 350 for bloods and it's like in lost at crossroads and been at it for months now like I could tell them about diy cuz well I live in same house they could open the packages when I'm sleeping whether it's accident or not and like if I told them about diy it would ig make that situation less bad and with diy it's cheaper so like should I tell them or shoudm I do it behind their back like my mum did say she wanted to support me more but I do feel like if I talk to them about diy or even private that I'll become more of a burden
Hello to all :)
I am just starting my trans journey, seeking out HRT soon. I just have a few questions for all of you if you don’t mind, I would just like to reassure myself!
Did/do you ever feel scared that this is very permanent and could go wrong even though you feel it’s right most of the time?
Did/do you ever feel extra dysphoria or desires when horny and feel more normal when not horny? I feel like when I’m horny I feel extra desire to transition but only a small desire when normal feeling throughout the day.
How fast do changes come? How long until I’m infertile/have breasts? (I really want this lol)
Thanks to all, please feel free to add or message me with anything, looking for any trans friends/mentors who can help me!
I've been on HRT for three years and four months. I am very happy with my results, but starting around a year ago I started having extremely high E levels that I am still struggling to manage.
For my first couple years of HRT, I stayed within a comfortable 100-300 pg/mL range with weekly 5mg IM injections of estradiol valerate. Then, around a year ago, my blood tests started coming back with E levels in the 700-1000 pg/mL range! My doc reduced my dosage to 4mg, then 3mg, and now I'm finally on 2mg every week, but still getting results consistently above 300pg/mL. I've felt fine for the most part this whole time (maybe an elevated libido when my E was at its highest), but I'm more than a little freaked out by this development. Is this normal? Have I suddenly developed an elevated estradiol sensitivity? Is something else going on? My doctor has been unable to offer any explanations other than "some people just require lower doses".
For additional context, I also cycle 100mg progesterone (taken rectally) every two weeks. I took spiro for the first six months of my transition, but then had an orchi and haven't taken any anti-androgens since.
Any advice or comfort would really be appreciated right now. Maybe I'm more worried than I need to be. Thank you for any input 💜
I'm not planning to start testosterone until next year when I know I will have the funds and be able to drive by myself to get bloodwork done in private. I'm 19 right now and will be 20 in February. The biggest concern I have is not the changes themselves, but the fact that I'll be having to hide either the vials + syringes or gel bottles in my room. I was on T for a year at 14 and had to come off at 15 because of severe weight gain + liver health. So, like... I don't think my voice will get much deeper. I doubt I'll grow facial hair, but if I do, I'll just say it's my PCOS. They know I'm trans and are mostly accepting, but they'd 100% be against me DIYing.
I was more worried about like how the FUCK am I gonna hide everything. Do I just shove it into a dark corner in my closet? I already worked out when I'd give myself the doses (after showering). I think I may be able to afford the gel, and also, it'd be better than having to hide needles like a heroin addict.
Legally medically transitioning is not an option since quite frankly I'm tired of being low dosed and I don't want to wait longer than a year to get on T
im currently splitting my 2mg progynova pills into halves to take them more frequently , but in this time they are exposed to air. Is this an issue and how long can they be exposed like this
thank you!
So I'm finally trying to figure things out...
I'm confused as to what to start with, what to take and how much and how to know what's the correct dosage and such. I feel like a normal search is too broad and I'm not gonna get the right answer. I was wondering if any of you guys could offer me some advice?
This is what I take for HRT:
4.8 to 5.2 mg every 7 days (I would try to make it the same every time, but the visible difference between 0.12 and 0.13 mL on a 1mL syringe is very difficult for me to see)
It is estradiol enanthate, and I do IM injections
I am trying to do it as monotherapy
What should I have tested? I know for sure estrogen and testosterone, but is there anything else?
I am 8-9months on T and have some changes but much less than the average. I dont have any signs of overdosage like acne, hunger, mood swing and sleepiness.
I'm in the UK and I want to see if I can get my blood checked. Do i need to tell my GP that I'm doing DIY?
The needles I am planning to buy are these from Amazon (yes, I am aware that this is not the best supplier, however, I am not in the best of circumstances) and so I am wondering if they will work well for injections. They are 28 gauge, 0.5cc, and have a needle length of 12.7mm. Apologies if this is a duplicate post (I don't believe it is? Or at least I cannot find one that it is a duplicate of), but I'm just making sure I don't have to order something twice.
After I extracted my EV from the vial and pulled my needle out I noticed that the stopper of the vial was a bit wet and the needle aswell. But otherwise no oil is coming out and the stopper is completly dry after I rubbed the top with an alcohol swap.
Is this a reason for concern? Do I need a new vial? And if so what would happen if I still used it, as I dont have any other for now?
(I use 20G for extraction and 25G for injection btw)
I want to get labs drawn and check the results of my HRT, but don't want them going on my app. My HRT is managed by Planned Parenthood and even though they are using a separate EMR system, the insurance provider pulled all data into Sydney app...I want to avoid that. Any ideas how I can get my labs drawn and bypass the data from reaching EMR.
I know I need two alcohol prep pads, a bandaid, the EEn, the syringe, and two needles, one for drawing and one for injecting. Is the needle I have, a 1/2 in 27G, ok for thigh injections, which is what I plan to do?
so, I currently use cypionate, its done really really well and all and I plan on using every last drop for injections. but would there be any complications if I chose the more popular type of estrogen?
I'm 5 years on hrt (more or less) and currently using 5mg estradiol on my thighs and progesterone 100mg, i have had chronic epididymitis since 2023, and it doesn't seem to go away, never! it appears to be getting worse sadly and currently, i'm even thinking of orchi so it can stop hurting, i feel like i can't take it anymore bc it's so much pain and it's so frequent... I'm just wondering if it may happen bc of the hrt? am i using too much estradiol? or idk, maybe i'm doing something wrong? pls help me. My regimen didn't change from late 2020 to right now, i started mono (5mg E same way as now) and recently started P.
My E in ng/ml (dd/mm/yyyy): https://i.imgur.com/UfgqdjX.png in this blood test my total T was in 47 pg/ml
Im trying to get some diy hrt but i really have no idea where to start, ive looked at resources and its always just left me more confused i have no idea what medications im supposed to be getting or looking for. pills are greatly preferred im terrified of needles. what is there for me to look for?
I'm currently on 4 mg weekly injections. But I have a bunch of extra 2 mg tablets and I'm considering taking four of those a day for a couple of weeks. I guess my rationale is that I'm hoping I can convince my body to hit a growth spurt. And I just want to make sure that I'm trying this won't kill me.
