Male to Female (MtF) Transsexual Discussion

beggining medical blood work tests and Informed Concent forms MtF and FtM.pdf medical tests 2 part breakdown , Blood work.pdf Ok , my friends and those new to the world of transition , I have been asked a number of times , Hey , What tests should I have done when I get ready to have Blood work done , well I have compiled the most necessary tests to help you , your doctor ( GP , ENDO , GYNO , PCP , and your Surgeon ) you know the people who know what exactly they are looking at if they have been practicing for any amount of time ... I wrote up a long winded explanation of what the tests are and what they aid in asses in your treatment . I will add it to my blog …

Okay, Here goes Boys and Girls, I hear a lot of chatter but no clear and present support to what is happening or will happen on hormones. Well, it's really sort of a roll of the dice when it comes to HRT , Why ? Answer this as simply as I can, Because You are not Me, nor are You the Gal that posts on some other site telling all about what and what not to be taking for optimal results. Your going to hear a lot of different things, like " Oh, all you need to do is block the production of Testosterone so just take an Anti-Androgen ", and " You should only be Taking a natural 17B Oestrogen ", Or the " you don't need to test every thing just these select tes…

I being doing research as what is consider living full-time, Real-life experience as a transgender female? I need to better understand cause insurance policy stats “ Must complete 12 months of living full time real life experience as the desired gender”. This is added for breasts augmentation surgery or for Sex Reassignment Surgery. There is no details on what is consider living full time as a woman. I thought it meant I must be in dresses, heels, full makeup and nails done all the time. What happen I want to be in leggings, jeans, shorts etc.. and no makeup, no long nails and wearing sneakers is that consider living as a woman too? I didnt have any surg…

People , I really don't know exactly where to place this , but it really affects us as a nation ! The state of tennessee , once known as the "Volunteer State has somehow allowed the area to be taken hostage by some very mis - guided individuals , mabye Talaban spies . You may ask, uh what is going on here . Simple folks , we have allowed some religious fanatic to be running loose telling the world how he would , "STOMP A MUDHOLE IN THE CHEST of a TRANSGENERED Individual ". The same group of so called leaders has some Demorat operative , YES A "D" wanting to have Sports bras declared Ilegeal in public on women wearing them outside while excercising . he says the bras have…

So Girls/Guys, What is your strategy for when people laugh at you in the street, how do you cope; what do you do to not let comments or laughter get to you on an emotional level? I don't have THAT much trouble, but now and again the pointing or the laughter or sly giggle gets to me, I know it shouldn't, I just wondered how everyone else copes with this situation? Melanie xx

I'm in late phase 3.

I have been lurking here, and on other tg related message boards for several months now. It feels so strange to finally post somewhere, I guess, this is a major milestone, as I have never communicated with anyone about my condition, ever. I'm just going to rant, I hope someone reads this, this boards seems pretty dead. There have been a few big changes in my life that have forced me to re-examine myself. I just turned 24. I went through a bad breakup. But mostly, a friend of mine recently came out as transgendered. In-fact, she had been taking hormones for over a year, and I was going to say something anyway it was becoming very obvious. She seems to be doin…

Hi I'm new here. I'm a 16 year old male. or at least I thought I was until a month ago. That's when I realized I was Transgender. So a few days ago I finally Decided that I wanted to start changing. But I don't know we're to start....So I was wondering for those who have made the journey from mtf what was your first step? Thanks....

What was your favorite part about transitioning? Trans Women Explain Their Favorite Parts of Transitioning https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7xe8pz/trans-women-explain-their-favorite-parts-of-transitioning

If you were sitting in a room with post-op's and/or some that have been 'out' full time and could ask them any question what would it/they be? I was never shy when given the opportunity and one of the best opportunities is finding local groups. Personally the group I found on the East Coast was not close but did go a few times and made it worth while by asking questions.

Talking with a tgirl friend, she reminded me that as boys we travelled light – carrying just a thin wallet, smart phone and biz cards in our jacket pockets (or pants pockets if not wearing a jacket) and some folding money in our boy pants pockets. That was all that we needed. I rolled my eyes and laughed when she asked me if I could still travel as light. No way I said. A girl never knows what she may need out in the cruel world for just a few hours or longer. Then I picked up my everyday bag, a Tods Shopper Tote, and started taking inventory. What can I say – bigger is definitely better as far as a bag or purse is concerned. Take a look at what I carry around ev…

My favorite colors are Pink and Gold. I want to have an outfit that has both of those someday. Pink's my favorite favorite though, Gold's just my favorite. Tee hee hee, it's fun talking about this. Someday I'd like to wear a pink dress that has gold lacing on it's hem, sleeves, and lover's neckline, with white stalkings and maybe gold or pink or white tennis shoes, and a golden ribbon to tie in my hair. Tee hee hee, it's fun to talk about dream outfits, does anybody else have a 'dream' outfit they want to share? Come on, it's F-U-N! Oh, and to all the members of this forum (Especially Mary Ellen (This is your name right, ooh I hope I got it right, I'm SOO SORRY if I di…

When a Forehead Reduction Procedure Makes Sense This coming Thursday I'm going to have facial surgery including a forehead reduction. Very timely that I came across the above post yesterday. It's expensive — I'm appealing Kaiser's coverage refusal — but for me I feel my forehead is such a noticeable and impossible to hide feature that others subconsciously use to misgender me. Crossing my fingers. I worry more about this surgery more than GCS and breast augmentation. Even if it all turns out okay (which I expect) I must be extremely careful through this year to avoid sun exposure that will darken the scars permanently. I have several hats already and ordered an…

Life is becoming increasingly complicated. When I was younger (childhood), I remember wearing my mother's clothes when I could (that is, when I was alone) and feeling wonderful, but scared and ashamed at the same time because "that is not what little boys do". I would repress most of those feelings and impulses during high school (at least the cross dressing) and I thought that maybe it was a phase...I thought that since I was attracted to women that it was natural to want to know what it was like to be a woman and maybe that doesn't describe what I was going through accurately, but it's the best that I can do. After college, I married a woman and during my marriage I …

What I have done for years is to have a pair of breast forms and a backup pair just in case. Well it appears my backup pair (never worn) will be collecting dust unless I sell them or give them away. So here is the deal, give me a really good reason to give them to you. I will allow this thread to be open for say a month or until I deem someone has provided a good reason why they should be given these forms. At that time I will have that person give me an address to ship them too and of course I will pick up the shipping. Let the games begin Forms, size 3 http://www.thebreastformstore.com/breast-form-store-gold-seal-classic2.aspx

I'm just in a curious mood and can't sleep tonight. Who's on HRT (Hormon Replacement Therapy) MTF? How long have you been taking F hormones? Self medicated or with Dr. supervision. How do you feel about your HRT? Would you ever stop HRT? Even if you were told you had to. Has taking hormones changed your perspective on life? I have been on F hormones for a year and a half. One year and 3 months self medicating and 3 months with Dr. supervsion. I strongly recommend Dr. supervision. I am much more confident about my decision now. I really like my HRT and enjoy every bit of it. I don't think I could ever stop HRT. I feel so much more normal now…

And said, you can have anybody's body style you wish, and when you wake up the next day, you will have that body, who would you chose? Men and women answer please. I'm thinking Jessica Simpson for me. -Kim

Well I've noticed a lot of people aren't yet on HRT. Why is it taking so long? I'm by no means trying to rub anything in. Perhaps I was in some stupid way a "special case"? ( I'm used to that. Beena ginuea pig all my life with medicine, GID wasn't the only disorder I was born with. ) I came out in December of 2004 to my parents. Received councilling and was on T-blockers by I believe April 2005. Then I was on Estrogen by I believe August. And finally I was put on Progesterone at December of 2005. Is my progression fast? Or is it merely a case of me having no concept of time? It seems to take much longer for you other girls and I don't get why? Raises all sorts o…

I've just had a, let's call it a quiet argument with my wife. She wants me to move to Cardiff with her and the children and come out as a gay man, instead of living as a woman. She said it will be easier for me, her and the children. as Cardiff is very transphobic, and so is her family. She also said that her family is also very welcoming and warm towards gay men,as her uncle is openly gay,and her family don't have a problem with gay or lesbians but transexuals is a whole different ball game. Later that night, I cried my heart out and I cried until I had no tears left. I then went out in my car at 2am in the morning and drove towards a cliff edge, I live near the co…

Hello everyone, Well I have to make a confession, I use wigs. My hair seems to rebel against any desire of growing it long. So I need to use wigs. However, I can not find a wig that stay on my head. Can you tell me how to buy a wig and where? Andrea

hey everyone.. ive been on hrt for almost 5 weeks coming up and ive got some changes and im happy about that. but yes im being paranoid cuz really i havent lost much muscle at all almost nothing.. in the next few years i know it will go away but will the hrt actually make the muscle shrink to female proportions.. i know i cant change my bones, but i can change the muscle and fat areas with hormones right? if anyone knows help is welcome jesslyn:)

I'm a pre-op MtF and ever since I can remember I've prayed to God to PLEASE let me get pregnant. Although I know on an intellectual level that someone born with a penis isn't going to get pregnant, emotionally I can't help but to want to give birth to my own children. I know how insane this sounds, but I see this as one very big indicator that I have a female brain and tell psychiatrists about this thought when they ask why I think I want to have srs. Sorry if this bothers you, really, I just needed to get it out. :ph34r:

I lay here in bed trying to sleep and I just can't keep my eyes closed I have so much on my mind and its so powerful. I wish I was a girl I want to be a girl but I'm here stuck as a man but one day I hope I wish I will become who I've always wanted to be.

I'm leaving to have surgery in Montreal tomorrow. I'll be having a vaginoplasty and a tracheal shave. I'm really excited for the results, I am also a bit frightened of the procedures. I have an existential fear of local anesthesia, and surgery in general is just a scary prospect. I'm also not looking forward to the recovery process. If I could just fast forward I would, but I suppose that all good things require some sacrifice. I'm just hoping it all goes without a hitch and that I have a relatively painless recovery. I also had a great party tonight. Not everyone came that I would have wanted, but many of them were out of town on vacation, or working night shifts, so…

okay.. so i finally start to think im making progress in my transition and then my dad calls me yesterday to just yell at me cuz i came out on facebook... he was making me upset so i hung up on him and ignored a few of his call backs.. i live with my grandma, shes sorta like my mom she raised me and everything.. she was the last person, well her and my grandpa, that i had to tell... Anyways my dad calls them and tells them that not to let me leave because he and my step mom are coming up.. And we all had to have a talk... of course i cant have a family the accepts anything that isnt normal to them and instead they just tear me down, my grandparrents are VERY religio…