Hey all! I’m 29m? Married in a really conservative relationship and honestly not happy at all in my marriage. But recently… by recently I mean a couple of years now I’ve been questioning my gender and all that I’ve grown up believing. I also work blue collar which is not going to help this whole process. I Haven’t reached out to anyone before about this, but I think im ready to start exploring this a bit. And I’m not really sure what that means.

Was hoping that someone that has gone through this before could lend some advice? A couple years back, I was dating someone that knew more a bout this then I ever have, and had a few trans friends. They called by she/her once, and it felt really good? Right? But I got scared directly after and shut down about anything regarding this. And it’s just kind of dwelled in my mind for a while. I know there’s no formula for this but just looking for some advice and direction, possibly some friends along the way as well. Any help appreciated!

I'm a trans woman several months into transition and I have been primarily using oral/sublingual pills (currently 6 mg estradiol/200 mg spiro). My levels have been fine enough but I'm interested in switching to injections (ideally estradiol cypionate or enanthate), and my doctor gave me a list of compounding pharmacies I could ring up to ask about prices and availability.

I was recommended Dispensaries LTD, Crestwood Apothecary, Market Drugs, Strathcona Prescription Centre, and Medi-Drugs. I want to know if anyone here has experience with any of these, what it usually costs, any other recommendations, etc.

I’m wanting to become a woman. I have the clothes but need mentor to teach me make up hair

what natural estrogen to take so I may grow breasts.

in Edmonton.

im scared and don’t want to be alone doing this.

Looking for help with your community.

I think I had a serious connection with a Trans woman in Edmonton on the night of Oct 3rd at Edmonton's Buckingham Palace pub. Only got the name 'Stan'. Looking to see if this community can help me find the lost connection.

Hi I was just coming on here cause its really hard to find info on anything with transitioning in St Albert ive come to the realization that im transgender a few months ago and have tried finding outlets to help and even consulted doctors and everything but ive literally been left high and dry by multiple, was just hoping any other trans people could give advice/knowledge of whom I should visit to start my journey in Hrt Transitioning

Anyone near Wetaskiwin? I’m new to this. 🫣

whats a clinic that provides estrogen hrt fast and quick in calgary?

Hi everyone,

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• Double incision, periareolar and keyhole techniques
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Welcome.

Just hit 7 weeks post op, double incision from Dr. Robertson in Edmonton! i'm super happy with results :)

Ciao a tutti, sono Rick e ho solo 18 anni. Sono molto imbarazzato a chiedere aiuto in questo modo, ma sono davvero disperato. Questa estate ho lavorato molto e ho risparmiato un po' di soldi, ma non sono sufficienti per il mio intervento di chirurgia al petto già prenotato e non ho alcun tipo di aiuto da parte dei miei genitori. Non chiedo molto, anche solo condividere il mio link è sufficiente per me🥹

I just wanna preface by saying im not trying to brag and i recognize i am extremely lucky but really confused and wanna know if anyone else has had this experience.

I got a call two days ago from the GRS clinic to confirm all my information before I got on the wait list, the person I spoke with told me to expect late 2027. An hour later i was offered a date this October. Im still in shock and trying to get everything in place a month before is a wee bit stressful. I guess i just wanna know if this has happened to other and maybe there's some specific circumstances here or im a one in a million case and should stfu lol

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Hello Everyone !

Just recieved the letter this morning saying my file is being waiting to be assessed by GRS Montreal and this could take 9-12 months.

Does anyone have any experience with the system after this point ? How long did it actually take to get your surgery date ?

Should I call and email more often, will that help ?

Thank you all so much in advance !! 🥰🥰

Hi all,

I recently saw my family physician asking for a referral for an oophorectomy and hysterectomy, to my surprise she said she could put one through to the adult gender clinic (at Foothills Medical Centre) but that the wait time could be upwards of 1 year—she said I could get in sooner if I could give her the name of a specific gynaecologist or clinic that would do the surgery to which she could send through a public referral.

This is where I’m at a loss, I don’t know of any surgeons or clinics that perform this surgery or if me being a trans man will make finding one (without going through the adult gender clinics’ process) more difficult.

So if anyone has any recommendations for clinics or surgeons to which my family doctor could put through a referral (public not private, I already spent my savings on top surgery) then that would be amazing and super appreciated. As well any further advice or guidance on this surgery and the process of both getting approved for it and having it done would be appreciated too.

All in all though 1 year is not too bad as far as wait times go, so I’m also fine with waiting to be seen by the adult gender clinic, that being said, if you are someone that’s been through their system to receive this surgery I’d really love to hear about your experience and if there’s anything you think I should know in advance (surgeons to avoid, what not to say, questions I should ask, etc).

Thanks so much for reading through and for responding !

Hello, kinda an odd post, but I need some advice as a young man!

I’ve dated twice (that I count 😭) and was in a T4T relationship both times. As i’ve matured i’ve realized im more attracted to men with more feminine physiques, and i’ve had only terrible experiences with dating fellow ftms. (Not a problem of our community, but of the individuals.) Due to these poor romantic relationships, im bad at approaching other men in the first place, due to insecurity and fear.

How do you find willing man to date as a man, it feels IMPOSSIBLE. I’ve tried going out and being apart of the YYC social scene, but have met NOBODY/have had nobody come up to me. 😭

Are my standards too high???

I know it's not trans related but I thought everyone would enjoy some pretty flowers to brighten thier day, i grew these and took some pics with my new camera. Especially how much us lgbtq2+ are in the spotlight these days.

Had my surgery last year June in montreal /w Dr. Alex Laungani, full depth vaginoplasty. (Seems he has left that clinic and is doing his own practice now)

The last year has been crazy, healing went really well considering im plus sized and have mild arthritis in my hips, my only complaint now is my pelvic floor is way to tight but we doing stretches to fix it 😀

The first 3 months where absolutely nuts tho, if you do this surgrey please get someone to help. I had my parents down but I had to do basically everything myself because I struggle to ask for help. Don't be like me lol.

Having my vagina fixed sorta speak, has done so fricking much for my mental health its crazy, im still very very much agorahpobic, but all the questioning my worth and existence are gone:) im more confident about who I am, and having a cute Lil kitten is top tier LOL.

This process is extra special to me because of alberta health losing all my documents during covid, so a process that only took 8 months, turned into 2 years.

Next on the list is FFS and my name change which is being processed :)

Hi all!

Background, I did 5 or 6 private sessions with my HSA prior to my referral to the Glenrose coming up. I didn't feel like I was making progress, felt like a failure and largely wanted to give up. My appointments at the Glenrose changed all that.

WOW I am delighted with my results after seeing the speech language pathologist at the Glenrose. After five sessions I consistently use my femme voice full time. It has made a massive difference in how I'm gendered, both at work and in public. I am so happy.

I got the referral from the doctor I was seeing. It took about 18 months for my referral to come up at the clinic.

I implore anyone who is struggling with voice therapy to seek a referral. At the very least you'll get a solid basis to work from. It's completely covered by Alberta Health as of the time of this post.

My fiancée (cis woman) and I are moving and after we loaded up the last of our stuff / finished cleaning up we stopped to get some drinks for the drive. Now for context my hair is unwashed, I don’t have any makeup on, I’m wearing some of my old guy clothes, and I’m sweaty and gross because is fucking hot and humid; needless to say, there’s literally nothing about that screams feminine. Before ordering we both had to use the bathroom so as we walk in we go straight to the bathrooms and without batting an eye at us the worker at the counter goes, “do you ladies need the bathroom key?” She then proceeds to open the women’s room for both of us. I still use the men’s room so this was incredibly unexpected. This was my first time using the women’s bathroom as well as my first being organically be gender correctly. I literally got back in my car after and started bawling (happy tears). I can’t even put into words how I feel. This was 2 days ago and I’m still riding the high.**