I think Finasteride is a pretty cool drug. It makes your body-hair fall out and doesn't afraid of anything.

Have been off of Mastodon for a bit.

Life's been going well. I'm rebounding from breakups better, I'm liking how my body is developing more-and-more, am growing more comfortable than ever as a sexual being, and recently hit 20 months of #HRT . I also have backups in case shit truly hits the fan.

I'm prepared to protest and raise hell when I can do so safely and #transition peacefully no matter what. Give me E or give me death!

I'm also fully-prepared to seek asylum if any country opens it for #trans peeps like me.

I've also determined that surgeries are in my future, either in this country or wherever I end up seeking asylum in (which country opens the border first).

Years ago when I was working on my coming-out and the idea of transitioning I was using art to sort of figure things out and I came up with the "Easter Buddy".

I think that's kind of how I was hoping to look like as a trans guy.

Per my friend Aran, whose tag I can't find right at the moment (per the comments, it's @biplanepilot) this recall on gel testosterone.

https://www.tumblr.com/sidecast-text/781022437289705472/drug-recall-report

Boosts welcome, so we can get the message out.

How much of a pain in the ass and cost is DIY #HRT, feminizing flavor? I'm already meh on HRT and EVERYTHING seems to be currently conspiring me from even trying it but homebrew is probably the only way to go while I'm in hell (Iowa)

Feels bad but just canceled my first-visit HRT appointment at, like, the only place in Iowa that does it, 2 hours away, after having scheduled it 5 months ago (yes, it is THAT difficult to start HRT)

No insurance right now and don't really want to get put on whatever nazi list my state or country is busy making rn. Sigh. Hope to be in a better country eventually.

I’d give a poison cake to homophobic people https://www.byteseu.com/932972/ #Basel2025 #Croatia #ESC #eurovision #HRT #interview #MarkoBošnjak

Source: @ErinInTheMorn

From the article: "Washington State made history on Wednesday when it became the first state in the country to pass legislation increasing access to hormone therapy.

"HB 1971 declares that health care plans who cover hormone treatments “must provide reimbursement for a 12-month refill of covered prescription hormone therapy obtained at one time by the enrollee,” unless a doctor prescribes otherwise or the hormone in question is a controlled substance. (Testosterone, for example, will be exempt from the policy.)

"The bill received bipartisan support in the State Senate, passing 40-9, including six Republicans. All nine votes against the bill were from the GOP.

"Senator Keith Wagoner was one such Republican who voted in favor of HB 1971. He said he he was supporting the policy in spite of “fringes” online which had “inflamed” public debate by focusing squarely on the HRT’s association with trans-affirming care.

“That is such a small part of what this bill does,” Wagoner told the Senate. He said he was speaking out in part because his own daughter relies on hormone therapy. As a survivor of brain cancer, which impacted her pituitary gland, she will likely be taking hormones for the rest of her life. The current timeframe for receiving hormones, which may limit people to a six-month, three-month or one-month supply, is a constant stressor for his family, he said.

“The bill will alleviate a lot of suffering,” Wagoner concluded."

#Transgender #HRT #Healthcare #GenderAffirmingCare #Washington #WashingtonState #LGBTQ

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/washington-state-passes-bill-to-cover

Recall on testosterone gel in 25MG(1%) and 50 MG (1%) by Strides Pharmacy for presence of BENZENE!

specific lot numbers at link (top two recalls)

https://www.chpw.org/provider-center/pharmacy/drug-recall-report/

stop using it, call your pharmacist & provider to get a replacement ASAP

Americans on testosterone gel, please check your lot/batch numbers.

There was a recall because there was benzene found in the gel, and you do NOT wanna rub that into your skin!

https://www.chpw.org/provider-center/pharmacy/drug-recall-report/

#DrugRecall #FDARecall #HRT

(Edit: For clarification, benzene is a potent carcinogen, found in strong chemicals like gasoline!)

For the estrogenated transfemmes in my feed: did you find that once you doubled or upped your dose of E, the emotional baggage you typically carried around got a WHOLE lot harder?

Its been a week since I've upped my dose and my GOD have I had a rough week.

Is it a coincidence or is it part the process. Pls tell me it'll go away #hrt #trans

Is there any “Introduction to Endocrinology for Trans-Feminine People”?

I wanna learn more about hormones and how it all fits together. Sex hormones & HRT are so important for us trans people. I don't wanna have to rely on my endo alone!

Help me with paying for my HRT!

Im a transwoman trying to start HRT, struggling with getting enough money while stuck in a toxic, stressing and dysfunctional household, unable to get a salaried job as still in high school and physically don't have enough time, I come here asking for the help of the internet, thanks a lot in advance!

https://gofund.me/d0ced724
alternatively, I will manually lower the goal:
https://liberapay.com/serenaDalloway/
https://ko-fi.com/serenadalloway

I bought the hormones for the first two months. Tomorrow will be my first day of #HRT

I just want everyone to know that a potent cocktail of estrogen, progesterone, yoga, and time gave me a butt that will short circuit my own brain if I catch it in the mirror.

#HRT is magiiiiiic!