Wondering what's happened to this Questions and Answers website?

2011-09-06T11:20:12-04:00

This is ZBGC's original Questions and Answers website. On 31 July 2011, our website hosting service performed an upgrade. The upgrade caused this original Questions and Answers website to become unavailable. Due to the time required to make this website publicly accessible, we moved to a new and improved Questions and Answers website at http://gendercentre.com/qa We plan to keep this original Questions and Answers site for the medium term at least. It will be an archive of all the valuable knowledge that everyone has contributed. We want it to continue to benefit others! If you have any queries, please feel free to email us at resources [AT] gendercentre [DOT] com. We're here to help!

Hi Everyone. Studying Masters in Career Development, progressively writing about transgender career transition over last 18mths. Am in healthcare major Melb hospital, particular interest/ career support for transgender nurses . Avail help for resources?

2011-08-05T22:48:37-04:00

[:)] Would really prefer any leads to literature on transgender nurses or healthcare professionals experience in employment or career and also resources specifically around career/employment support for transgender healthcare nurses or professionals. Australian literature would be better but maybe unlikely? Therefore any literature would be greatly appreciated!!

I'm experimenting with my gender identity and I feel most comfortable being a girl but before I transition I want to make sure that I'm trans. Where/Who could I go to find out for sure?

2011-07-18T04:50:50-04:00

GPs

2011-07-17T19:57:15-04:00

I'm probably going to make a appointment at NorthSide Clinic, but they aren't taking any new patients till august and told me to call back first week of august. Northside seems really good but it is an hour away from me, is there anything out South-East suburbs way? i live in the Pakenham area.

Gender Dysphoria Clinic

2011-07-15T10:35:26-04:00

Hi, I read in a brochure from the new GenderDysphoria Clinic in Melbourne that a real life experience of 18 months minimum is required before consideration for surgery. It also states that HRT is commenced 3 months into the RLE. Do they expect transsexual clients to present as their opposite gender in society for 3 months without any hormone medication? I think this is the case in the UK NHS system, but I did not realise that it happens here as well! Does this really happen here? What are your experiences please?

A quick transition?

2011-07-13T05:48:45-04:00

I was wondering if it was possible for someone to fully finish developing due to HRT at about 9 months into the treatment. Also is it known whether development takes extended breaks where absolutely nothing changes and then starts back up (I'm talking about 6 month breaks at least). Thanks Edit: asking about MtF mostly, but info about FtM might be helpful to someone else :)

Next Step?

2011-07-13T00:25:47-04:00

im currently living as a male, have been for roughly a month, in all aspects expect for work, i will be living as a male 100% in the coming month (family, social, work). Ive seen a psychologist who thinks a full transition is the best choice for me. I want it so much! i want my body to start looking the way ive felt it should inside. But whats my next step? I want to go on T asap....how do i go about it? Who do i see? What criteria do i need to meet?

The Real Life Test

2011-07-06T08:03:11-04:00

What do you think of "the real life test" Is it necessary? If yes,why? if no, why? Have you done it? Are you currently doing it? If you have completed it did you find it useful, degrading, stressful etc.? Would you have enough confidence within yourself to undergo SRS without it?

I just wanted to ask for other tranguys experiences with hormone cycle and angst about transition pre T

2011-06-30T08:19:25-04:00

Hi :) I am a 27 yr old transguy and am at the moment trying to decide whether I transition medically or not. I feel like I have decided it is something I want but promised myself and some others that I would live as male for quite a while before I make a firm decision. My question is about monthly cycles and anxiety about the decision to go on T. It seems to me that I am sure in my decision to eventually go on T for the first two or so weeks after i bleed and then for the remainder of the cycle I start to doubt more and more whether such a big decision is a good one to make. In this two weeks I feel the most settled and strong in my identity but then doubts begin to creep in. I was just wondering if there was anyone who could give me more info/personal stories on naturally fluctuating hormone levels and their anxiety around the decision to start hormones. I guess I am hoping that my anxietyis due to fluctuating hormone levels in my body and may not be an issue when my T levels are consistently high. I haven't had my natural levels checked to confirm this 'theory' about the anxiety but I am in the process of organising to do this. Thanks in advance :)

Thanks for this Q and A section - and a little about me.

2011-06-30T07:43:43-04:00

Not so much a question but a thanks for this resource. A little about myself, in a safe way, anonymously. (Edit: too late I just signed up! [:)] ) I am physically a man, live as such, but have come to the realization that the true me, I the spirit, am without a doubt gendered feminine. All my life I have been like this but pretty well masked. I carry myself as a man but feel no more that than if driving a car, I am the model of that car. Last month I bought some "unisex" functional clothing. I don't dress up as a female per se but in the privacy of my own home I am more naturally comfortable and graceful as is my nature. One thing I really like is the separation of gender from other aspects of oneself such as sexual orientation. I am only attracted to women. I can readily say I am feminine and as a man I can get away with that to some degree, but I feel in my heart very feminine and this is leading me to think of who I am really gender wise ... who am "I". I have no wish to trans or cross dress per se, being comfortable in my heart as to who I am as a person is most important. Though if I could press that hypothetical button to be instantly fully female I would be extremely tempted! If only as I find it odd to be so feminine in a male body. Coming to the acceptance of who I am in my heart, being free at home not to act, and still being safe in public as a "normal" man is stirring many emotions. I search my mind and recall when I was a child, many years ago, and even then wanting to have a female body as it were. Looking back there were so many signs - how could I have not realized this sooner. I simply ignored so much I guess. There simply wasn't the discussion of gender as now exists, most thankfully. I think the body is just that, a body, a vehicle and it no more represents a person than any other vehicle. That said, the body is the earthly visual physical expression of who we are and so this creates serious issues with identity. Issues I am working through now and will be for some time yet I think. Trying to find the balance of what I look like on the outside and who I really am, eternally, on the inside. Accepting what I can and cannot change. The mere fact of self realization is very dramatic. Using self descriptive terms in my mind that reflect my gender is exceedingly comforting and feels very natural, being so true to my nature. It is who I am and I am at peace and in a state of love with that. Words are so limited when trying to convey such complex emotions and thoughts and with that which is so deeply personal as ones own being. I say to myself, "I am outwardly a man", "physically a man". This is self evident. I also say to myself "I am feminine" and feel an overwhelming comfort with that like a deeply meaningful hug of love coming from full acceptance. I haven't had an opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings before as I would have wished but am glad to be able to do so here and now in this post. It is good that there are persons with similar experiences here. In the future I may seek to speak with someone, a "professional" about this, though they would certainly have to be female. I would feel far too uncomfortable speaking to a man about this. This is something I could only share with women, who would see me easily. I wish all those on a similar journey well. Thank you for taking the time to read this. with love and peace, Chrâ™€s

Is there any support group out there in Melbourne for parents of children transitioning, or a group who catches up for social evenings or get togethers where they wouldn't mind me coming along and having some questions answered?

2011-06-25T04:27:40-04:00

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Alone?

2011-06-24T04:47:21-04:00

okay so this is now my third question in 3 days. my other two where 'to soon?' and 'how to tell parents' So a little more info on me....i feel kinda alone. Like i know im not, i know there are heaps of transguys out there, but the area im from (Pakenham, Vic) i just dont feel its common....or even really known! (at least in my circle) I want to meet other transguys, like i was a guy group of mates, and people to talk to about the experience, pre-T or post-T i dont care.....just in need of some buddies i guess. My girlfriend is great! love her heaps.....but shes a bio-female who came out as being bisexual when she started dating me and now considers herself straight again.....so like she supports me.....but doesnt understand how scary 'coming out' can be and how i still fear homophobia. So my name is Kane, im from pakky area. I love this site and feel its confortable so if any trans guys out there wanna catch up and hang out some time, that would be cool. NB: Admin user if for some reason im not aloud to post such personal details please dont remove the whole post as i still want to know of transguys in the area or support groups, please just remove my phone number :) PS. (trying to create a account currently) thanks to everyone for answers to the previous questions and hope to make some new friends soon :)

to soon?

2011-06-24T02:03:16-04:00

ive felt like a boy growing up, always kind of acted like one. my father said i was the son he never had. but now im realising its more than just a joke, i really want to be a boy. My partner has been helping me discover this, (im 20, 21 in november btw). We roled played a few things, just mucking around (with the idea that i was her boyfriend) and i LOVED it....but just a role plays with her wasnt enough, i started dressing like a boy, she now calls me Kane 24/7 in private and treats me as her boyfriend....we both forget sometimes that im still a girl....my brother now knows and doesnt mind....so iv cut my hair off (have a pretty short guy haircut now) i only dress in male clothing and underwear. i talk and act like a male (without the deep voice)......ive even started wearing a binder every day and am starting weight training/gaining at a gym (im tiny)....ive just started learning how to lower my voive as well.....im about to buy a packer as well (been using a sock). I havnt told my parents yet (they dont seem to notice) or anyone at work (also dont seem to notice but i have to wear a tight shirt and fitting pants which i hate) I also havnt seen a psychologist yet...... i have a appointment booked but when looking this up a lot of people seemed to have had the questions i did and gone to seen someone, then followed with the steps i have taken. Have i moved to soon? should i still be looking/acting like a girl until i see a psychologist?? Id hate to see someone and they tell me i should be a girl and i never get to recieve T shots.....i couldnt keep living in this body....not now that i feel more comfortable than i ever have!

How Do I Tell My Parents?

2011-06-22T07:53:46-04:00

i have felt like a boy growing up but wasn't....so i conformed. my partner now has helped me discover the true me, habits, quirts and mannerism that i had been suppressing all these years. I am now almost 100% certain i was to fully transition, T shots, top surgery.....problem is how to i tell my parents? I have told a co-worker who was fine with it, my brother who is like my best mate is cool with it and my partner supports it.

Health Insurance

2011-06-22T03:20:50-04:00

Hi folks I am a trans masculine person wanting to access chest surgery in a year and am unsure of what health cover to get. What does it fit under? Elective? I am 37 soon 38. If anyone knows of what 'product' is useful for this advice would be great. I am otherwise healthy, but have glasses and already get regular dental work done. I am not fussed to keep private health insurance after surgery as I don't earn much and otherwise am happy to go and use public services since my taxes pay for that... cheers

Anyone changed gender on legal docs without bottom surgery?

2011-06-21T01:07:25-04:00

I've heard rumours people have done this, although my understanding is that in all states except WA it is illegal (not possible) to have the gender marker on your birth certificate/legal documents (M, F) changed without having some kind of genital surgery. BUT if you have done this, please share HOW! Please specify: 1/ your [b]state[/b] (eg VIC) 2/ your [b]gender[/b] (eg FTM, MTF) 3/ [b]requirements[/b] (eg 2 letters from doctors specifying - what?) 4/ if possible, details of doctors who assisted you

Worried about my partner

2011-06-11T19:47:43-04:00

My partner has been going through her transition through the Monash gender clinic and has been on hormones for 11 months. Throughout the whole process she was given the impression that she would be able to have GRS in July from psychs Erasmus, Harte, and Simon Ceber himself. After being approved a few days ago she called Cebers offices to book a surgery date only to find that he is going on holidays for a month and that they are completely booked out till February 2012. They said the best we can do is just wait to see if someone cancels their appointment. Upon hearing this news, my partner broke down in tears. She has had a very hard time dealing with this process, suffering depression, anxiety and physical pain. The most significant way she has been able to deal with her pain is thinking about how close she is to having surgery. Because she was told by these health professionals that she would be able to get surgery in July, she has organized her life around that time. And by life I mean, her uni, work, social life, and relationship with myself. In these past few days, her depression has been getting worse and she frequently has self harming thoughts. I cannot be with her all the time, and her family, while â€˜acceptingâ€™, is not emotionally supportive or very understanding. She tells me that she fears for her life and that she doesnâ€™t think she can make it to next year. I am extremely worried about my partner. Is there anything we can do?

i want to become a transexual

2011-06-07T00:26:42-04:00

i have been crossdressing for a few years and now,i would like to take the next step,but have no idea where to begin.

Chest Surgery without T - that old chestnut

2011-06-02T07:50:01-04:00

Hi peeps I have full support of my long term GP to obtain both hysto and chest surgery without T due to my current health - and heart disease, blood pressure and stroke in my family. I am about to start psych evaluation with Dr Erasmus and already have an awesome non clinical therapeutic (social worker trained) counsellor I have seen for years. My counsellor will also support my efforts. Has anyone been lucky enough to have a surgeon work with them before or without T? If so who should I call? Any names?

Looking for an Endocrinologist

2011-06-01T23:43:38-04:00

Hi, having moved from Melbourne to Regional Victoria, we are in need of an Endocrinologist with experience in the M2F field, Ballarat, Horsham, Hamilton and maybe Bendigo would be the biggest centres close to us. Thank you in advance

Changing gender in QLD without a hysto

2011-05-23T06:32:25-04:00

Hello! I am trying to gather some info for a friend who asks "Hey according ti the office of Birth, Deaths and Marriages (QLD) I have to have a hysto to change my gender. I can't find anything oline about people getting around it. I want to change my gender now and don't think it's right to force major surgery on someone. Does anyone know about how to get around it?" Cheers

Any good FTM documentaries, literature, and support groups?

2011-05-22T23:29:49-04:00

Hi, while my parents are accepting of me being TG, they have a very negative view of transsexuals, so I want to educate them about transgenderism. Thanks

Ready Set Go! - How long did it take from when you decided you wanted SRS to actually getting it? (open to all)

2011-05-18T22:14:09-04:00

Can be MTF, FTM, genderqueer, whatever your transition is. Just in terms of medical intervention: how long it took from wanting it to actually jump jump jumping the hoops in order to get it. I feel like it's taking FOREVER! And I think I've been real lucky in how fast it has been, which is about 5 months from first GP appointment to surgery.

Anyone had FTM top surgery with SIMON CEBER - costs/results?

2011-05-16T03:55:04-04:00

I know from William's article on FTMAustralia [http://www.ftmaustralia.org/archive/10/William-TopSurgeyDrHassall2010.pdf] that Dr Megan Hassall charges $6000, which I've also seen as the standard price from USA surgeons. I know that there are heaps of factors affecting surgeon quotes, and I don't think that surgeons who do G/SRS are 'in it for the money', just wondering what anyone else's experiences/costs are...

Does anyone know a trans-friendly endocrinologist in Melbourne?

2011-05-05T20:10:45-04:00

when one has had hair loss,will androcur recover and allow hrt to help in mtf transexual.

2011-05-04T17:35:15-04:00

when my transition was complete, surgeon selected[brussles] name change and all proper....but for complete isolation from family and the surgeons weight criteria of 200# unable to be met- back in 92"......I coulnt finish...had the finances was looking foward to visiting EUROPE never been there. depression then distractions ...and years later the testosterone"poisioning has damaged the once full head of hair...is there any hope of restoratio?without extravigant expense[or wigs].....has anyonr seen chemical assisted results?

pre-surgery genital hair removal in Melbourne

2011-05-04T00:39:24-04:00

I have been advised that prior to reassignment surgery I will need to have hair removed from the skin that will be used for the procedure. Does anyone know of someone in Melbourne who has done this procedure for trans women before?

Can anyone direct me to trans-friendly gynocologists in Sydney?

2011-04-29T04:13:05-04:00

I'm at the beginning of my transition but very close to starting HRT, so I need to see one as a checkup. What sort of tests do they need to do for transmens? Is it just the pap smear? Also how much do they cost (bulk billing?)/how long does it take to get the results? Cheers

Does anyone know of a GP and or a Psychologist with Gender Dysphoria knowledge in Nth Adelaide?

2011-04-20T22:44:23-04:00

Hi. I am trying to find a GP and Psych (knowledge of GD ) to get an assessment of my gender dysphoria. I live in Elizabeth and so far I have found no-one even remotely local to me. Can anyone help? Ty P.

Acceping yourself as a women

2011-04-20T05:17:08-04:00

I've recently been having trouble accepting myself as a girl, I used to worry about how I looked and passing but now that I'm at a point where I'm okay with how I look I've started to feel really bad about my gender. I feel bad calling myself a girl even though I am one because I wasn't born a girl so I don't feel like a proper one, I can't get pregnant and I doubt I'll ever be able to afford surgery. I feel so uncomfortable around biological girls to the point that I get angry, I can't relax and all I think about is how I'm not a normal girl and don't fit in. Sometimes it feels like people can tell that I'm different somehow. I've thought about trying to accept myself as something beyond simply male or female but that doesn't help, because I just want to be a girl, and everything else just a part of that. I just want to accept myself as a girl, and I always think that I was born a girl anyway, just in the wrong body but I was still raised as a boy for 20 years of my life and have only been a girl for 2 of them. Do I have to wait for a lot of years before I come to terms with myself, like a natural progression? I'm so sorry that this question is so big. My councilor and doctor (Mr Wilcox) both suggested this site to me and this Q and A. I hope someone can help. ~Lucy

I would like to ask about your service

2011-04-19T11:54:37-04:00

Hi there, I am an Asian, and new here in Australia. I have been introduce to this website by YGender. I am having a gender (sex orientation) issue, which I really get confused myself. I am seeking the professional advice from supporting group, and I don't know how or what i should do, and where I should go, because I have not find any friend who are having a similar kind or issue like me. Most of my friend here are straight. I would really appreciate if you (or anyone here) could help me out. Thank you.. (From: Dy)

Am I breaking the law by using the toilet?

2011-04-11T09:49:15-04:00

I was recently in a club with a female friend and unable to find the ladies bathroom we went into the mens. Whilst waiting for a stall to become free a bussie came in to collect glasses and became very angry with my friend telling her she had to leave. The other men and I stood up for her and said to let her be. At which point he read me as female too and got very angry saying 'you have to leave, it's illegal for you to be here.' My question is, is it really illegal for women and people perceived as women to use the mens bathrooms?

St Vincent's refusing to dispense hormones to patients?

2011-04-11T08:20:08-04:00

i've just read a blog entry by someone who spent a week as a patient at St Vincent's hospital. Whilst there, the hospital dispensary refused to dispense contraceptives to her, on the grounds that they are a Catholic hospital. (They had no issue with externally-acquired contraceptives being included in her medicinal regimen, however.) i was wondering if any trans women have had any experience(s) of being a patient at St Vincent's and had dispensation of hormones denied due to the fact that said hormones are often/usually/always used as a contraceptive?

HEALTH PROVIDERS LACKING APPROPRIATE UNDERSTANDING & STANDARDS OF CARE

2011-04-04T02:52:20-04:00

I would like to air a concern regarding the adequate knowledge and awareness (many) professional health service providers lack toward Transgender individuals. In this instance I refer specifically to GP's who are consulting with Transgender patients fostering ingnorance and lack of awareness in overal (medical) Transgender matters, inclusive of the personal and individual spectrum of Transgenderism. Consultation with General Practitioners who are not aquainted with appropropiate knowledge and standard of care for Transgender patients result in forms of discrimination, ill advise, or general support void of validation or understanding, not to mention the stress caused to the patient in these circumstance. Is there an active project or other current intervention in Australia providing GP's (and all other relevant health care providers) the appropriate information which aim to result in facilitating greater competence and responsive care when dealing with the health care and wellbeing of Transgender patients? If any such does exist is it possible to attain or direct GP's to?

Iranian transman who don't know what to do!!!

2011-03-25T11:02:15-04:00

Hello everybody I'm a female to male pre _operation transsexual. I'd like to live in another country for the rest of my life after my primary surgery. For The first reason that i'd like to imigrate and be citizen of Australia (I've heard that it's very transfriendly country) is that I really know that life after surgery won't be easy because you should hide and ignore your past life(I mean before surgery) and you should lie to people who ask about your past frequently! you know,after that even top surgery isn't perfect in Iran. I can't trust doctors and it's really hard to go and find their patients and ask them if they are saticfied? but one thing that made me think about have my top surgery in iran, is that government pay a little part of top surgery. You know it's better than nothing!!! Can you tell me is there any chance for me to become citizen of Australia for the benefits? Becuase I saw the pictures of top surgery in Australia in ftmAustralia.org and it was wonderful my size of breast is little and I'd like to have subcutaneous mastectomy. and I saw picture that were very awesome with no scars!!! here it is: http://www.ftmaustralia.org/transition/surgeries/photos/2008.html http://www.ftmaustralia.org/transition/surgeries/photos/2007. What should I do and how much money I must save for this purpose?(I mean being citizen or have top surgery there) Does anyone know about Germany?

If there is no Federal anti-discrimination legislation relating to gender identity, is there some that covers medical conditions?

2011-03-25T02:06:26-04:00

If I could get a doctor to confirm a diagnosis of transsexuality/ GID/ or whatever it is that has actually been recognised as a medical condition and entered into the books as such, could anti-discrimination protect me from Centerlink requesting proof of enrolment above an beyond whats expected of any other student?

Does anyone have a link to FEDERAL anti-discrimination/ equal opportunity law focusing on gender/chosen gender?

2011-03-24T06:22:42-04:00

Im very familiar with State laws around anti-discrimination and equal opportunity, but i need to brush up on Federal law to fight a Federal agency.

Centrelink has advised me that as i am transsexual i am required to provide proof of enrolment in UNI every semester. Would this be considered under the Equal Opportunity Act a clear and outright descrimination based on my gender?

2011-03-22T08:58:29-04:00

I feel I am being asked to provide additional information that no other customer has to provide. I have it in writting that my trans status is the reasoning for this. I also had to make a complaint because I found out that they have been using the incorrect pronoun to refer to me and claimed they could not find evidence of my legal sex, when at the top of every screen accessing my details, next to my name, in brackets is my sex marker.

COUNTRY TRANSGENDER

2011-03-21T02:25:49-04:00

There are currently no social or active support networks within Casey, Baw Baw, Bass Coast or Latrobe Shires for the GLBTI community specific to Transgender Adults over the age of 25. Expressions sought from genuine others with an interest to help create a central West Gippsland group for the purpose of generating support/social contact for Transgender people (and thier partners) living within the surrounding shires.

is there any way you can get hrt without seeing a phycologist. don't want to fully transition yet. just want to grow breasts, retard hair groth and start to femenize

2011-03-21T01:50:22-04:00

FTM support groups in Melbourne

2011-03-20T01:31:24-04:00

Hi, i'm trying to find a FTM support group in melbourne for my partner. he had top surgery in January 2011 and would like to find a group that he can go to so he can discuss issues/experiences that he is having. thank you :)

Perminant Hair Removal Questions!!

2011-02-27T02:21:50-05:00

I was wondering if anyone had any information about permanent hair removal, particularly for facial hair and particularly in Victoria. What kind do you use? For what reasons? Where do you go? How much does it cost? How long does it take? Are there any people who do home visits? Has anyone had any success with just plucking? My partner has been on hormones for about 7 months (and anti-androgens for about a week) and is very desperate for her body/facial hair to be removed. From what weâ€™ve read, electrolysis seems to be the best way to go, however it requires you to grow the hair, something which she is not comfortable with in the slightest.

Use of restrooms

2011-02-26T00:00:40-05:00

Hello, a query regarding the use of public restrooms in Victoria, where do we legally stand, are we allowed to use the restroom in regard to the gender that we identify as? Edited to add: I have never had any issues at all using public restrooms, but recently in a Vic Govt facility who knew via other means who I am, I was asked to use the Disabled restroom because of my trans history.

Support group / social events in Melbourne?

2011-02-24T20:22:28-05:00

Hi, I am 23, mtf, just started transition, from the NT. Anyway, I will be in Melbourne all of next week for work, so I would really like to use the opportunity to meet up with other trans people and talk, have fun, do something. Are there any support groups or events happening next week? Also witch pubs/nightclubs to go to? Really, what's the places to visit in Melbourne ? Thanks, Mia.

Can anyone recommend a chemist to get my Testosterone Scripts filled, i had problems inBrisbane having to drop it off and wait a few days for it. I am assuming that same problem wouldn't exist here if i go somewhere that is regularly filling these.

2011-02-24T07:34:44-05:00

PRIMOGYN DEPOT 10 mg

2011-02-23T01:00:24-05:00

I not it was pulled from the market about 5 years ago, I miss having the injectables. Is there a viable legal alternative? I have been on oral HRT since :(.. . anyone?

Does anybody know of a good (and preferably not ridiculously expensive) hairdresser/barber in Melbourne for a young transguy to go to for a masculine haircut?

2011-02-23T00:25:03-05:00

In Australia how long generally does one need to undergo therapy to receive a letter for hormones?

2011-02-21T02:21:54-05:00

I am currently seeing a psychiatrist for gender therapy for a couple of months. Since I am a student I don't have a lot of money and so I want to make sure that i am not wasting my time and money with this psych, since I have heard TG people in the US able to receive a letter with only 1 or 2 sessions. I wonder if it is the same case in Australia or whether if they are stricter here. Cheers

Does anyone know of a support/social group as well Transgender friendly Doctor in West Gippsland or at least somewhere closer than Melbourne? Isolated and beginning transition.

2011-02-18T03:59:04-05:00

Experiencing growing pains during HRT? o_o

2011-02-15T03:22:35-05:00

This afternoon I've started to have very sore thighs/hips, and I have no idea why!! >< The muscles hurt (I think) and it's like things are moving or realigning but there isn't any room for it to go? Like my hips/groin or whatever is too small to support the new configuration? I know you're not meant to have any bone growth on HRT (when started after the 'first puberty') but it feels similar to growing pains. Just wondering (hoping) someone had some information about this! I'm seeing my doctor on Friday so I'll definitely be mentioning this. It's just scary, not knowing what is going on...

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