Male to Androgyne

[Guest CMM]

Ok, I am currently taking Spironolactone, and Finasteride to help regrow my hair and clear my skin. I am also taking Tamoxifen to keep me from having gynecomastia.

Tamoxifen works by stopping the effects of estrogen on breast tissue, but supposedly doesn't effect other tissue.

I was wondering, if I could also take Diane-35, with the Tamoxifen to feminize me more toward Androgyny, but not be subject to the gynecomastia. In other words, I want the smooth skin and hair regrowth effects from Diane-35, but not the boobs. Does anyone have any experience with this?

[MaryEllen]

I'm afraid I don't have any experience along this line but I'm sure your doctor would be able to answer your questions.

MaryEllen

[Guest CMM]

Unfortunately, I can't afford a doctor/insurance, and the free clinic here won't help because it's cosmetic. I've been researching and ordering the meds online, and attempting to do the regimen myself.

[Guest Robin Winter]

Self medicating is extremely dangerous. You are literally taking your life into your hands. Please reconsider this course of action. I realize medical care is expensive, but there HAS to be a better option. It's worth waiting for to do it right.

[JenniferB]

You do not know what you are really buying when you purchase meds online. The meds are not regulated. They may not even contain what they say they do. And even if they do, you don't know if you are taking too much or too little because you aren't having blood work done, and therefore are not being monitored. Please reconsider, you are risking your life and health.

Jenny

[Guest JeepGirl90]

I've heard horror stories about people buying meds online, In fact a member of my support group used to self medicate, and died last summer from a blood clot to the brain. Heard other horror stories online and other things. You definatly risking your life and health like Jenny said.

-Christina

[Carolyn Marie]

CMM, the WPATH Standards of Care is the "Bible" for transfolk who are transitioning or plan to. Please review the section starting on Page 97, for an accurate and unbiased account of the dangers of HRT. And please note that those dangers are for transfolk who are being monitored by a physician. The dangers increase greatly when you are not monitored.

http://www.wpath.org/documents/Standards%20of%20Care%20V7%20-%202011%20WPATH.pdf

As to the Free Clinic, please provide the link to the SoC to them, as well as these other links for health professionals:

http://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/ACOG_Departments/Health_Care_for_Underserved_Women/Transgender_Health_Resource_Guide

http://www.apa.org/topics/sexuality/transgender.aspx#

These and other documents from the medical community all attest to the fact that gender dysphoria, and its treatment, is NOT considered cosmetic. That has also been reaffirmed by the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Board, which has ruled that treatment for GD is a deductible medical expense.

I hope these documents can convince the clinic to treat you. I wish you luck.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Paula ult]

Self medicating can be deadly, a friend of mine who was under a doctors care thought more was better, she ordered extra meds online, one day she had a heart attack and died, leaving 2 small children without a parent.

Taking hrt is an all or nothing proposition, you are playing with fire, these little pills are more powerful than you think, you can't just pick and choose what you are going to get, why take estrogen if you are going to counteract the effects with another drug, all you are doing is wasting what little money you do have, Spiro after 6 months or so will start to make you sterile, had you thought of that.

Paula

[MaryEllen]

CMM, what the others have told you is true. Self medicating is extremely dangerous. We're not saying these things to be mean. We truly care about your well being and want you to be safe. Please, if there's anyway possible, get the recommended tests done and get prescriptions for your needed meds from a doctor.

MaryEllen

[Guest CMM]

I've been unhappy in life for a long time. A lot of it stems from my gender issues. I've thought about this for years, and really thought deep for a few months, and researched before I purchased the meds. I know it's dangerous, and I could die, but it's not like I want to live like I am now. I made the decision to become Androgynous or die trying.

As for going sterile, well, I've accepted that.

The online med place I ordered from was recommended on a hair regrowth site. The members there have had the pills tested by a lab, and they found them to be genuine. I know you can't believe everything you read on the internet, but I was willing to believe this, and so far so good. I've been on the regimen since December, and I have noticed a small bit of hair regrowth on my temple. That has further convinced me the meds are real.