i started hrt through planned parenthood almost 3 months ago, i feel like it was one of the best decisions i ever made, i feel so much more like myself. although it can sometimes be a lot harder, i am much happier overall, and now look forward to life and the changes i can make, and astonished at how much i have already changed.
i didnt really feel safe relying on using planned parenthood for getting my hrt, and i had already explored the option of getting it from my doctor, but they wont even give me an appointment for 6 months, so who knows how long that will take. i ended up going for injections, rather than oral or transdermal methods, given it being much cheaper. i ordered from a seller i found through some recommendations of friends, lots of stock issues, cant imagine why lol. the hardest part was getting the crypto, my payment methods just did not want to work for some reason. after i purchased some, i made an order, and waited for it to arrive. shipping took about two weeks, but i bought from an international seller.
i went to a friends house, they are also trans and have done injections on themselves many times, so they walked me through the process. i had seen people inject all sorts of things, so i was familiar with it, but i just wanted somebody experienced there. im glad i did, because i just couldnt do it, it just feels wrong to stab myself, i just was building it up in my head a whole lot. i asked them to do it for me, it was very simple and over quick. i think that now i have experienced it, i know what to expect, i will have a much easier time doing it to myself.
im happy i took this step, knowing i can do this has helped ease my anxiety quite a bit. im also glad to get off the spiro and start monotherapy. now all i need is some more cute outfits (and things that are considerably less exciting than cute outfits, but nonetheless important) and ill be ready to tackle the world.
im glad i did, because i just couldnt do it
Same! I spent an hour stressing myself out and throwing away a couple of full needles before I gave up the first time I tried. Managed to do it the second day, and it was easier and easier with every injection until it became routine.
I’m glad you found something that works for you! I’m working on getting access to legit HRT (harder in my country) so I have an alternative to diy in case stuff happens, but I think I will always prefer diy as een is just so much more practical than what they offer legit imo
You didn’t feel safe with Planned Parenthood, but you did feel safe ordering drugs from a site that takes crypto and injecting yourself?
Do you really know what you’re getting?
This community is CATEGORICALLY supportive of DIY HRT. You do not have the right to insert yourself into her decision to take DIY. She does not need you to inform her of the risks. Or for you to interrogate her over whether she knows what she’s doing.
I’ve removed all your comments and banned you for the day. Please read the rules of this community before engaging here.
they have done their own independent testing, to ensure a quality product, and with many satisfied customers, I believe them. I could get it tested myself, however I’m broke and am trying to save money.
Your health is worth more than saving money.
Don’t cheapen yourself by thinking otherwise.
it’s either this or be suicidal, what do you think is better for my health?
Planned Parenthood that’s actually reliable.
it is untill it isnt, then i would be screwed.
Seems better than screwing yourself now because PP might be unreliable later.
Are you sure you’re not choosing this route because it’s easier than talking to actual nurses?
did you not read the very first part where I said that I already got hrt from planned parenthood? I already went to all the appointments and talked to the doctors. infact i just went to them to get a blood test done and plan to continue the appointments as long as I can. I spent months fighting bureaucracy so I could get healthcare and do it the doctor route, instead of diy in the first place and I don’t regret it, but I also don’t want to regret not doing this if I loose access to her through planned parenthood.
Congratulations! I’m really happy for you <3
thank you very much <3
congratulations <3
thank you <3
Congratulations, I’m so glad your shipment came in. Very proud of you for getting some help with your first injection :) it gets easier as time goes on.
Things are going to change and some things will be joyful, but some things will be hard and painful. Some people are going to hate and some people are going to ignore, but I need you to know this: you are unique, you are a human being and you are amazing. Be awesome, be strong, stick with people who are kind.
But remember, for ever, no matter what: you are amazing.
Congratulations! I also have started HRT recently, on the 6th of December. I’m very proud of you.
im proud of you <3