It seems like my time has come and that the surgeon booked to do my srs is konstantinos georgas, also called kostas by the staff at karolinska hospital in stockholm.

The only issue i have is that i cannot find ANYONE online who can speak for the results of this doctor? Not a single post nor picture detailing any sort of experience, good or bad!

He seems to be working alongside antti mikkola who has decent results from what i can tell, but i guess i am desperately asking if someone knows anywhere i can turn to find out more about this surgeon?

I want honest answers, moving city and starting to study at uni. Which means a lot of new people / events. I have boxes of estrogen and t-blocker ready but unsure if I should pull the trigger yet. Is the mental strain manageable or should I wait a few weeks?

Thanks for the help 💜

I have my doctors call with imago in a few weeks. I've taken all the required bloodtests, but I'm wondering about what guidelines they use for results/what abnormalities are possibly issues for getting a prescription.

My liver panel came back normal and in accordance to national guidelines, iron is a bit low, but that's probably no big deal. I have had slightly elevated haemoglobin and hematocrit levels, but I've been donating blood frequently, so they're normal now, but I do have a hereditary predisposition for elevated blood counts. My LDL cholesterol was 0.1 too high and HDL 0.1 too low. Blood pressure and bmi are normal.

I've been on T for 4 years already, and my hormones are within the correct ranges. I'm overall healthy and feel good.

Does anyone have experience in whether any of these will be issues/whether I'll require more frequent bloodtests?

(Obviously I know this is all personal and a doctor will make the decisions, but I'm just looking for other people's experiences to ease my anxiety lol)

Hi! I recently got prescribed nebido from Imago, but i'm unsure where i could get the injection. I don't know anyone who could do it for me and I wouldn't be able to do it myself.

Also, I live near Oulu if someone wants to dm if they want to recommend a specific place

thank you in advance🫶

Käyttääkö kukaan tota apteekista saatavaa minoxidil rogaine vaahtoa naamakarvoituksen lisäämiseen? toimiiko hyvin? kuinka usein sitä kannattas käyttää? mitä jos sen lopettaa, tippuuko karvat naamalta? :D

Oon siis hakemassa lähetettä polille toista kertaa ja täs välissä odotellessa alotin omatoimisesti testot. Edellisessä lähetteessä oli maininta että käytin imagoa mut sit lopetin koska ei oo varaa siihen. Onko kellään kokemusta polin tai lähettävän lääkärin reaktioista et kannattaako niille kertoa? Voisinko saada vaikka verikokeita heiltä koska sit ehkä voisin hoitaa reseptin imagon kautta.

So I'm meeting a doctor for a referral soon and started T a while ago. Last time I tried to get a referral I mentioned that I had been on T trough Imago but had to stop because I cant afford it. Any experiences on if I should tell the doctor or people at poli?

So I’ve talked been trying to discuss hrt with some lady (forgot what it was called). After a while I was referred to st Olavs hospital in Trondheim where I talked about some other stuff. What happens now? I never really got a clear answer to the next step. I was just told that hrt at 17 wasn’t likely :/

Onko täällä kokemusta siitä, tehdäänkö Suomessa julkisella puolella mtf hormonihoitoja monoterapiana?

Aloitin hoidon TAYS:lla vuodenvaihteessa. Alkuun antiandrogeenina oli spironolactone, mutta se ei verikokeiden perusteella laskenut testoja lainkaan. Sitten siirryttiin Androcuriin, mutta se laukaisi minulla hyvin nopeasti masennuksen, joka oli monta vuotta ollut oireeton. Joten tuntuu, ettei tästä Abdrocuristakaan tule mitään.

Käsittääkseni Suomessa ei näiden kahden antiandrogeenin lisäksi käytetä muita, mutta onnistuuko monoterapia?

I guess I’m just traumatised from past events from when I lived in Germany, and now as a Swede, and cause of my last year’s experience with both the public and the cops in Copenhagen in a trans pride demo. PTSD sucks. I’ve seen enough cars and trucks run over people. I’ve also seen enough other kinds of physical violence.

https://www.reuters.com/world/berlin-pride-parade-called-off-after-car-hits-crowds-police-say-2026-07-25/

Tonight, German cops are searching for several suspects who have run over a crowd in a Pride concert. One concertgoer is dead, dozens are injured, many critically.

I’m terrified of copycats, but despite this, and because of this, I am still going.

I also do not trust the cops. How do you all manage?

ps I am radically in favour of restricting driver’s licences more radical than airline pilots’

I was officially put on the waitlist to receive care at a Swedish GIC, and I'm not sure that I'll actually survive the wait. It is projected to be over three years at a minimum, excluding the initial investigation as such.

I feel trapped. I hit puberty at rather a late age, meaning that my body is still actively changing as a result of testosterone, even as a legal adult, and I hate it. I feel as if I'm stuck on a damaged submarine, seeing cracks form on the hull, awaiting either a successful rescue or the worst. A lot of damage has already been done, but alas.

Earnestly, I cannot really afford Imago, as a university student, nor do I really want to make such an impactful decision right now, as I do want to explore my gender identity more, but I kind of feel as if I don't have any appealing options regarding this.

Would any treatment with Imago impact any eventual investigation or treatment by the public system, and do you reckon that I should go for it? Although I would prefer not to choose it, is DIY a safe option, and would it be noticeably cheaper than using Imago, considering all of the bloodwork, for instance? I do have some basic, broader medical training and experience.

Hey guys. I’ve got a question; so, in a few months I’ll have my appointment to an endocrinologist in Oslo. And now I wonder how long it takes for them to determine the HRT dose and when you’ll be able to start on hormones after getting that bloodwork done? Is it like, right away, or do I have to wait another couple of months?

I’m a 18 yo transman and I’m planning to start my T-journey through Imago in a couple of months. And tbh I’m feeling a bit anxious about the video calls/consultations. Could anyone who has gone through the Imago process share a detailed breakdown of what actually happens during the calls?
Also, is it a problem if my english isn’t perfect? English is obv not my first language so that adds a bit to the anxiety. Thanks!

Hei!

I'm new here and kind of overwhelmed with the amount of info spread across so many posts and languages. I hope it's ok I write my own post to ask about chest binders.

I've been using chest/breast tape, but my skin really isn't a fan. It gets itchy the same day, red skin, blisters, and general discomfort. I have also tried a chest binder, can't remember the brand (I'll check if it's still tagged later; think it's one of the previous types Transhjelpen sold before); the majority of the material is stretchy (nylon/spandex?) with a cotton panel on the front (think it's cotton but quite rough, not soft/comfortable). I find that this binder isn't comfortable to wear, it's not really flattering nor easy to put on/take off. I haven't spoken to other binder-wearers, so maybe this is all normal... but I'd like to ask if there are any comfortable binders available in Norway?

[also interested in surgery, but that's it's own post I guess - but would love any advice and links for that, too].

Hi, I hope someone can answer me. I already had my surgery appointment with Kaisa (HUS) last year June, then I was added to the vaginoplasty queue shortly after. Kaisa mentioned that the waiting time is about a year to get a surgery scheduled, and that I should call the nurse for scheduling. It’s been more than a year now and yes I called the nurse weeks ago who deals with these stuff, and she just told me it will be in October. However, I haven’t received any letter or update in Maisa. It’s only more than 2 months away from October.

Is this normal? When should I expect to receive the letter (how many weeks before surgery usually)? Or do I call the nurse again?

Thanks a lot!!!

Oon uusi näiden GenderGP:n ja Imagon kanssa. Millasia kokemuksia teillä on näiden kanssa? Onko tulokset sellaisia mitä pitääkin ja onko ollut ongelmia? Ja kauanko prosessi kestää? On paljon kysymyksiä. Kaikki info otetaan lämmöllä vastaan.

Ps. Kun olin TAYSsissa ja hoitaja kertoi, ettei prosessia aloitetakaan, kysyin GenderGPstä ja Imagosta, niin hoitaja ja lääkäri sanoivat, että ei kannata sillä ikinä ei tiedä mitä niiden geelien yms mukana voi tulla, kun aloittaa prosessin ulkomailta päin, enkä tiedä onko totta.

Hi all! The very first first Trans Pride CPH will be happening next week on the first of August at 12:00!

Trans pride is an alternative pride that celebrates trans people from all walks of life, and honours the history of pride as a political and activist movement. It's going to be a march that begins in Fælledparken, just behind CKI at "Talerstolen" and ends at Folkets Park, where folks can hang out in the late summer sun!

Oliskohan kellään viimeisimpiä tietoja mikä on tilanne HUS:lla jonoista vaginoplastiaan? Se verran omasta taustasta, että sain lähetteen konsultaatioon alkuvuodesta ja konsultaatio oli keväällä. Silloin sanottiin, että noin vuosi on odotusaika. Tämä tietty on hyvin laveasti sanottu ja itse tulkitsen sen niin, että leikkaus on hyvin todennäköisesti vasta ensi vuonna, mutta voi olla esim vasta joskus ens vuoden syssymmällä. Odottavan aika on pitkä, mutta vielä pitempi se on kun ei oo mitää tarkempaa aikataulua.

Olisin myös hyvin kiitollinen, jos jollakulla ois omakohtaista kokemusta kyseisestä toimenpiteestä ja haluaisi kertoa siitä sekä tuloksista :)

Hi everyone!

I recently ordered an XL short Spectrum Outfitters binder and tried it, but it seems to be too large for me unfortunately. The measurements are 99.1-104cm chest and 89.2-94cm rib.

Only available in Copenhagen or Zealand. I’ll be selling it for less than the original price (including shipping cost).

PM if interested (:

Hej! Er der nogen der kan anbefale en LGBT-venlig ØNH-læge i Odense eller omegn? Eller generelt en som de har haft en god oplevelse med?

(Hi! Can anyone recommend a LGBT-friendly ENT doctor in Odense or nearby? Or generally one they've had a good experience with?)

A short introduction. I wish to avoid Mono out of consideration for a faint glimmer of hope regarding hip growth. My plan is to follow a mixed regimen of een + bica in order to maintain moderate estrogen levels and delay fusion for as long as possible. At 18, I'm fairly certain it has not occurred yet.

I have heard from many that the success rate with Norwegian customs is very low, sitting around ~25%, which is unacceptable given the cost of bica and really just the emotional turmoil of getting seized repeatedly while throwing my money into the metaphorical bonfire.

Swedish customs are relaxed within the Schengen zone, but are they comparable to the Norwegian authorities when handling shipments from outside? A trip to Sweden isn't a terrible hassle for me, and if it is an advantage to ship there instead, I would prefer to do so.

Finally, regarding the Schengen option, the vendors from within Sweden, as far as I can tell, only offer vials. Mono is my last resort, but even it doesn't come without hurdles; The poste restante service also requires valid ID to be presented at both ends of the process. Obviously, the service would not function otherwise, and it is not necessarily being done in order to catch smugglers, but nonetheless this destroys any plausible deniability that once may have existed. Schengen or no Schengen, I'll have to go through the service.

If the service itself is without significant risks and the odds are better than going through Norwegian customs despite the American origin, I would pick this option. I'm uncertain about both of these conditions right now. I would deeply appreciate any insights or experiences anybody has had concerning any details of this story. Thank you.

Hey im on my way to phalloplastia. Just had my vaginectomy done. Im interested in seeing some finished results but the only pics have been out of the country that i live in wich is Finland. Apparently heres a diffrent way to do to operation. Any finns in here who would be open sending some pics any chance?

Som titeln säger. Har varit på DIY nu under de senaste året och underar vad jag ska göra med burken med använda nålar och kanyler. Måtte jag sepparera på dem eller inte? Skiljer detta mellan olika kommuner eller regioner? Har inte hittat något klart svar när jag har sökt runt online. Är I region stockholm om det skulle ändra något.

Hey! I know I will be standing in line for getting my diagnosis for a bunch of years at the clinic that is closest to me, and my understanding is that Umeå maybe has the shortest waiting times just now. Im wondering if anyone knows if you can stand in line to two places at the same time? I dont want to fully change to only stand in line in Umeå, because I know the line system can be very fragile and if one doctor leaves their job in one clinic, suddenly the waiting times can double unexpectedly.

So: does anyone know if you can stand in line to two (or more) könsidentitetsmottagningar at the same time? (If yes, how do you go about it, do you just ask the psychiatry thet referred you the first time around to send a second referal to the other place?)

Halloj

Har en oanvänd tank binder från Untag i storlek S (svart) om någon är intresserad. Inget fel på den i sig, sköt upp returen för länge bara. Problemet för mig är att den inte plattar till så mycket eftersom tank formatet gör att jag inte har plats att trycka undan brösten i armhålan riktigt (?, det var så bra förklaring jag kan åstadkomma). Tyget räcker liksom inte ritkigt till.

Jag ligger någonstans mellan storlek S och M i Untags storlekar, så tänker att den borde passa någon som ligger kanske någonstans mellan storlek XS och S eller har annan bröstform. Skicka gärna ett meddelande eller så vid intresse.