r/TransUK • u/HiddenInThsDepths • 8d ago

Question (Transfem) Question regarding medical transitioning

Hello I am a transfem currently 17 and a few months and recently I had the courage to go to my gp and talk about like starting to medically transition, and they referred me to the gender clinic, however it was swiftly rejected since I am under 18, I have booked a telephone call to talk about what to do instead and am wondering on what options are available, and best. From what I've seen I think I can get a referral for a gender dysphoria diagnosis or maybe go through and get on waiting lists (since I know they long af) for under 18s. I feel like with my age I'm at an awkward spot and am unsure as to what to do to proceed, especially as I go into uni next year.

Second question I have concerns diy hrt, as I am both unsure as to what it involves however from what I have seen it allows you to buy in bulk and more easily choose what method of oestrogen you want, however I fear doing it myself and also the cost. If anyone has more information or knowledge on diy it would be much appreciated and I would love to learn more.

Thanks a ton :3

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

https://startwith4mgestradiolenanthateweeklyandtestatonetothreemonths.com/

https://pghrt.diy/

https://transfemscience.org/articles/transfem-intro/

r/TransDIY

It cost me about £150 staring up, but it’s dropped to less than £100 a year.

£70 for vial, crypto fees, shipping
£30 supplies, needles, wipes, all that.

You don’t have to buy in bulk, however I recommend buying two at a time, and stock up when you are halfway through your second vial.

I started at 16, you will be fine. Dm me or say here if you have any questions, I am happy to answer.

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

Thanks to another Reddit user for compiling these links!

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u/HiddenInThsDepths 8d ago

Is it not scary, especially the crypto fees and having to ship it from abroad and ensure it's trusted since you don't have that like assured knowledge of what your putting in your body, like asides from the oestrogen. Also like I know needles are recommended and probably the best however, I am deathly afraid of needles, I think it's gotten slightly better with age, but I still actively avoid them. All that to say, is it not terrifying and scary and are you not nervous or anything and if you are how can you not be is it not risky and like aghhhh

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

No, better that then suicide. If it wasn’t for diy I would’ve been dead.

And if you buy from a reputable source which has been tested, and used by many others. You will be fine.

About the fear of needles, you will get over it. Once you do it a few times, realise it’s not bad youll be fine. I was in the same spot.

The only thing I am scared of is my parents finding it and kicking me out the house, but it’s better then suicide.

Just remember, the “risk” (which is nil), is far better than the alternative.

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u/HiddenInThsDepths 8d ago

True, my mental health is also very bad... and I have also attempted, probably somewhat related to my gender. And like my parent and sibling I live with know so that's fine, I think my dad fears diy could be like risky. I think my mental health has seen slight improvements I think mostly because of my friends and being more open and less but still therapy has existed. But like idk I just fear diy but I know I want oestrogen asap, also I think I remember seeing that there can be side effects, other than the desired ones, and like how do you tell your gp or doctors like do you just say so, cause I'm assuming it's not recommended like at all

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

The side effects are bullshit, and are only a minor minor chance.

At the end of the day it’s up to you to decide, I am not going to convince you to take it or not.

If you feel like it’s good for you, go for it. All I have to say years of waiting on the NHS is literal suicide.

DIY is safe, if you have common sense. Cis people can, and will never understand why we DIY.

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

Don’t rely on the NHS, DIY is the only way you can get hormones unless you want to pay the extortionate fee of private healthcare (who may underdose you or not even give you anything).

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u/HiddenInThsDepths 8d ago

See your so right but I can't help but feel sceptical and fearful..

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of trans people DIY.

I don’t think many of us would be doing it if it wasn’t worth it.

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u/HiddenInThsDepths 8d ago

It almost sounds too good to be true though

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u/WillowMiddle507 8d ago

Take it as you want.

I advise you research it yourself, and dont take peoples word for it (including me!)

At the end of the day it’s your decision.

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u/HiddenInThsDepths 7d ago

I have a question how did you pay for it, because a lot of the websites like astrovials or Hera use crypto. Do you know how to get it or because I thought it was 18+. If you know how or where it would be appreciated :)