Boys And Hormone Pills

[Guest Caseyo]

I'm a 14 year old MTF Trans dealing with a lot and have been tran as long as I can remember (estimate about 4 I realized this.) I cant take it any longer and was thinking about getting some pregnancy pills for the hormones. Right now I'm at a point where I dont care what my therapist/parents/kids really think about the idea but I want some feedback from others like me. My depression/anxiety is skyrocketing and I've had a problem with cutting/suicidal attempts in the past because of issues. I dont want to go down that road again, but I'm afraid what will happen if I dont. How will I feel? I need some pros and cons of using birth control at my age and what you guys think I should do. The other thing is I heard it makes you infertile. I might want to have kids when I'm older and I'm worried about that. Should I just adopt?

[Carolyn Marie]

Kat is absolutely right, Caseyo. DO NOT go that route. There is no way you're going to get such pills prescribed for you, so you're talking about the Internet or black market. You can't know if you're getting the real thing, or how safe they are, and you can't even be sure they will have the intended effect.

It sounds like you're seeing some type of therapist. If so, have you talked with them about your depression? They can help you with that. The only thing a a doctor would prescribe at your age is a T-blocker so you don't complete your puberty. You could ask your doctor or therapist about that, but even then you will almost certainly need to approval of your parents.

We'll help you deal with the depression and dysphoria, hon. Just try to relax and let us help you. If you really start feeling depressed, please log into Chat and talk to a Mod, or talk to one of the Forum Mods by PM. You'll have access to the PM system with one more post.

We want you to stay safe, hon. Taking unsupervised meds is not being safe.

Carolyn Marie

[MaryEllen]

Hello Caseyo,

The others are right. The amount of estrogen in birth control pills is very slight and it's doubtful that they would have any effect at femmininizing you. It could also open up a bucket of worms with your health. Stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, etc. Yes, that could happen even to someone as young as you are. Your best bet at this point are T-blockers. Ask your doctor if this is feaseable for you.

As for having children, after an extended period of being on estrogen, you would become sterile. You could have your sperm stored in a sperm bank for future use. That's about your only option other than adopting.

There are some things you could do such as letting your hair grow longer and getting a girls cut. Maybe get some girl's clothing. It's not much but it's a start.

MaryEllen

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Honey, I'm sorry to hear about your depression...

The therapist should be able to help you with that, though...

And...no to the B/C pills.

First off, they're by prescription only and you couldn't get them...secondly they won't feminize you.

The others are right...Please talk with your therapist and let them help you....OK?

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest NadineB]

Hey there

Please don't do this without the help of a doctor. Way too dangerous. We are all here for you so please listen to the advise.

You don't have to resort to hurting yourself either. Feel free to pm me if you want to chat.

Luv Nadine

[Guest RachaelAnn]

Casey, I concur with everyone. The most dangerous thing you could do is to self medicate without a doctors instruction and approval. You need to find the patience to wait until you are approved for hormones safely. Please don't do anything that could hurt you.

Rachael

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Dearest Caseyo,

There is no magical shortcut for transitioning. Birth control pills is not the way hon. You must be patient and allow properly prescribed HRT to work.

The other thing is I heard it makes you infertile. I might want to have kids when I'm older and I'm worried about that. Should I just adopt?

these are all concerns that you must consult with your therapist. If you have these concerns then I strongly reccomend that you hold off on HRT until you truely understand what HRT enatails.

At 14... you are a minor... you need your parent's consent for therapy, HRT, etc.

Brenda