Transfem
A community for transfeminine people and experiences.
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Some helpful links:
- The Gender Dysphoria Bible // In depth explanation of the different types of gender dysphoria.
- Trans Voice Help // A community here on blahaj.zone for voice training.
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory // A directory of LGBTQ+ accepting Healthcare providers.
- Trans Resistance Network // A US-based mutual aid organization to help trans people facing state violence and legal discrimination.
- TLDEF's Trans Health Project // Advice about insurance claims for gender affirming healthcare and procedures.
- TransLifeLine's ID change Library // A comprehensive guide to changing your name on any US legal document.
Support Hotlines:
- The Trevor Project // Web chat, phone call, and text message LGBTQ+ support hotline.
- TransLifeLine // A US/Canada LGBTQ+ phone support hotline service. The US line has Spanish support.
- LGBT Youthline.ca // A Canadian LGBT hotline support service with phone call and web chat support. (4pm - 9:30pm EST)
- 988lifeline // A US only Crisis hotline with phone call, text and web chat support. Dedicated staff for LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7 on phone service, 3pm to 2am EST for text and web chat.
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Cyv_ has already said everything that needs to be said about doctors and bloodwork, but I figure having a look at what are considered standard dosages might put your mind somewhat at ease.
Also, do consider what Kamills says about taking your pills sublingually (under the tongue). Taking estrogen orally is associated not just with absorbing less E, but also with a higher risk of blood clots and is generally considered the least safe and effective way of taking E within the DIY community. Sublingual lowers the risk, even if you still swallow some. There are studies on this, but most doctors aren't exactly up to date on this stuff.
Do be aware however that while most pills can be taken sublingually some can't. You can try looking them up online, sharing the name of the E you take here, or looking for the words "sub-lingual" or "micronized" on the packaging. Not all packages are marked with this even if they are.
Lots of great responses! My E is from Estradiol, if that helps.
We all mean estradiol when we say E here! I meant more the brandname and such.
Ope, I couldn't say for sure. The brand isn't on my prescription bottle as far as I can tell :/
Unfortunate. No label with any info? Just a bottle with pills in it? Never heard of things being prescribed in this manner before
Oh no there's a label with plenty of info, just no brands that I recognize. Here's what it looks like, with anything specific to me or my area obscured.