DIY HRT

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This community exists for trans people and others to give each other advice and support regarding HRT.

Keep in mind that none of us are doctors. Read up on how to do things properly and double check any advice you are given.

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Quick Facts

Different routes (oral vs injections vs trans-dermal etc) have the same results. Pick whichever option you are most comfortable with.
If you're doing feminizing hrt your boobs will randomly grow in bursts. Chest pain going away is perfectly normal.
It's unreliable to estimate your hormone levels based on signs. Take blood tests if they are available to you.
Remember to eat well, get enough sleep, and exercise! This will help you grow properly and look more masculine on testosterone or more feminine on estradiol.

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Fertility preservation options? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 months ago by anothercatgirl@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/diyhrt@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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Hi, I tried to reach out to a local clinic for cryopreservation (of sperm) and they said they don't do it anymore so maybe there are other options?

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[–] Filetternavn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately, this is the only area of DIY HRT I don't have experience in, because I was already infertile before starting and had no desire to pass on my horrible genetics (a plethora of chronic illnesses). My understanding is that you would usually go about this at a dedicated fertility clinic, so if you were reaching out to a general practitioner's clinic, then I'd try searching for a fertility clinic instead. Depending on how healthcare works in whatever country you're in, you may need a referral from another doctor to the fertility clinic. I'm not aware of any other method of long-term gamete storage than cryopreservation.

Here in the US, there are even private options that allow at-home collection and pre-paid shipping to a storage facility, though I imagine that's more expensive than simply going to a local fertility clinic (I don't have any personal experience, though).