Hormone age?

[Alex59]

What age in the UK can I start Hrt????xxxx

thx and if any no how, Will it do anything 2 me facial features?, ps im 14.

Alexis <33

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Hon......maybe someone from Uk has an answer....I just wanted you to know that your post was seen...

G'luck

See Jay

[Alex59]

Thank You xx

[Guest ignota]

OK, so pretty much all the information I've found is off the internet. I'll give you the links to the main bits.

This page, from the NHS main bit about gender dysphoria, says that this young transwoman had to go to America to get hormone blockers: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Transhealth/Pages/Transrealstorymother.aspx. Later in the article, it's been added that they're trialling hormone blockers through the Tavistock clinic (see below). My therapist has told me that you can't get puberty blockers in the UK, but it's perfectly possible she's misinformed, as she doesn't deal with under-16s.

Charing Cross is the main NHS gender identity clinic in the UK, but they only deal with over 18s. The clinic I go to deals with over 16s.

BUT I have heard about this clinic in london: http://www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/node/534 (which looks as if it's NHS). They specialise in gender identity issues in young people. Try giving them a call? They'll probably tell you to speak to your GP. They MAY be able to do hormones. It looks like the best bet; if they won't, you may have to find someone in America.

So, try the tavistock clinic, read the NHS GID page (http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/Transhealth/Pages/Transhealthhome.aspx), and probably go to your GP too - they're not likely to know much if anything on the first visit, but you need to find a supportive one.

Another place you may find help at is Mermaids (http://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk/index.html) - they give support to young trans people in the UK.

Alex, I know it doesn't look good, but there is always a way. Just, please don't self-med. If you end up having to go abroad, be safe.

I wish you the best of luck.

[Guest Sarahwr]

Hi.

I think Ignota has more of less covered everything for the UK especially for young people.

It is also fair to say that at 14, and I don't mean to doubt your sincerity, that you still have several years ahead of you before you should consider what your gender is.

That is why counselling is really helpful and can stop you making any mistakes.

If you have conflicting issues does it really matter whether a few more years go by and you still feel the same? (Mmmm....just re-read that and maybe it does but only you can decide)

You have your whole life ahead of you and I would not want to see you take any rash decisions now and cause yourself a life time of medical problems.

Ignota mentions "Mermaids" and a web site www.mermaidsuk.org.uk and it might just be they can help you.

My geographical knowledge is limited and I don't recognise the flag. What country are you from please?

What ever happens the buz word has to be caution especially with one so young.

Best wishes,

Sarah

[~Nova~]

Hi.

It is also fair to say that at 14, and I don't mean to doubt your sincerity, that you still have several years ahead of you before you should consider what your gender is.

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If you have conflicting issues does it really matter whether a few more years go by and you still feel the same? (Mmmm....just re-read that and maybe it does but only you can decide)

You have your whole life ahead of you and I would not want to see you take any rash decisions now and cause yourself a life time of medical problems.

What ever happens the buz word has to be caution especially with one so young.

Best wishes,

Sarah

I am not trying to be confrontational, and everybody has their own beliefs, but I completely disagree with the above. So many things are happening to her body right that a T blocker can help stop. Stopping it will save her a lifetime of pain and what Ifs

Facial hair, voice, and o many other things start at that age. IMO, if she is already having these thoughts, it's not gonna change, except maybe to get worse. Why not help her now, when the drugs can o so much good.

To the OP: I can't help you with info, but I can tell you good luck. I hope you find the pot of gold

Autumn

[Guest Tara Ann]

Hi.

I think Ignota has more of less covered everything for the UK especially for young people.

It is also fair to say that at 14, and I don't mean to doubt your sincerity, that you still have several years ahead of you before you should consider what your gender is.

That is why counselling is really helpful and can stop you making any mistakes.

If you have conflicting issues does it really matter whether a few more years go by and you still feel the same? (Mmmm....just re-read that and maybe it does but only you can decide)

You have your whole life ahead of you and I would not want to see you take any rash decisions now and cause yourself a life time of medical problems.

Ignota mentions "Mermaids" and a web site www.mermaidsuk.org.uk and it might just be they can help you.

My geographical knowledge is limited and I don't recognise the flag. What country are you from please?

What ever happens the buz word has to be caution especially with one so young.

Best wishes,

Sarah

I have to agree with Autumn. Puberty blockers can be very helpful for the reasons she gave, plus they don't do anything permanent. If you decide later you're not trans you can stop taking the blockers and puberty will continue naturally.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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The flag is Ireland.....

If you have conflicting issues does it really matter whether a few more years go by and you still feel the same? (Mmmm....just re-read that and maybe it does but only you can decide)

Sarah.....

Honey ....you're 1/2 right....ok?

If she were past puberty...that would be a valid statement, but, T blockers pre puberty can stop a LOT of damage!....

Huggs

Donna Jean

[JenniferB]

I have to agree with the prevailing opinion. Hormone-Blockers will stop the bones from growing into the biological sex. Plus they give time for anyone to stay their mind. When they stop taking Hormone-Blockers they will continue to go through their biological puberty. If however at age 16 (in the US) they still feel they are transsexual, they can start HRT and will go through the opposite puberty where the bone structure becomes permanent.

{{{Hugs}}}

Jenny

[Alex59]

Thanks alot everybody and ive been having these feelings forever and ive been owt nearly 9 months, im starting a therapist next week and h8 being in this skin so Im really looking forward to transistioning to the girl My birth default has deprived me off.

Alexis Xx

[Guest Leah1026]

It is also fair to say that at 14, and I don't mean to doubt your sincerity, that you still have several years ahead of you before you should consider what your gender is.

That is why counselling is really helpful and can stop you making any mistakes.

[/b]If you have conflicting issues does it really matter whether a few more years go by and you still feel the same?[/b]

This post surprised me.

1. The SOC exist for a reason. Transition is a long process and as a result you concern is misplaced.

2. We're talking about England and the NHS. The NHS is infamous for making people hurry up and wait and wait. Anyone who makes it through that system should get a medal.

3. The most important point as it responds to the highlighted part of your post. The Dutch gender program of treating transsexual teens has been up and running for about 20 years. As far as I know they have never had a child change their mind. NEVER. The system works.

[Guest Tara Ann]

The Dutch gender program of treating transsexual teens has been up and running for about 20 years. As far as I know they have never had a child change their mind. NEVER. The system works.

Try telling that to the NHS! The NHS says 80% of pre-pubescent children who are diagnosed as transsexual change their mind when they start puberty. I can't believe that to be honest. They must be making misdiagnoses or the children are going into denial. Or maybe kids who leave the NHS to go private get counted as not trans.