Hormone Therapy Demystified: 3 Crucial Elements You NEED to Know!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Discover the hidden truths about hormone therapy for transgender individuals. Experienced gender specialist reveals 3 game-changing insights that could transform your HRT journey. Whether you're considering HRT or already on it, this video provides essential information for optimizing your transition.
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I ordered estrogen and testosterone blockers with money i was supposed to use for my xbox games when i was 15 lol. By 16 my mom caught me stepping out of the shower and that was bad. By that point i basically looked like a female but i hid myself under a beanie and a big hoodie
That sounds really brave. I hope you are happy and healthy.
There is nothing to b ashamed of .😊
We are who we are ,
We are beautiful 😍
We are changing the world 😊.❤
@@aemiliadelroba4022 That is beautiful. Made me smile! Thank you.
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I saw a therapist for months before I could reveal my inner self. I was referred to another therapist. It took two years of repairing my unhealthy responses before she said, “have you considered hrt?” It was the best thing that ever happened. The loss of testosterone has been more powerful than estrogen. Don’t rush the process. I wanted to but am glad for each small step. I’m older but I didn’t damage my heart. Next year bottom surgery.
I was not expecting Edna Mode to give me insight on hrt today, but I'll take it.
I have been on feminizing HRT for two years.
The physical changes are minimal. My overall appearance has not changed.
However, the mental and emotional changes are astounding. Not to mention, and overall improvement in my general health.
As happy as I am with The changes from hormone treatment, I would like there to be more physical changes. Perhaps, it’s time to approach the subject of surgery.
me too 😊
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Morning Dr Z . I found Planned parenthood staff was so much more knowledgeable than my Dr. And the non judgemental environment was refreshing. I would have never got there without you. Ty ❤❤❤
They wouldn't work with me. I'm still a bit miffed about that, tbh. Guess I was too nonbinary for 'em...
@@ChristianCatboy I'm so sorry,
I also went to planned parenthood and they were amazing they started me the same day took blood and said in 3months we can make any adjustments needed I recommend them to everyone now
@@deathscyth69 same 10 months in and I started progesterone as well. I didn't do well on spro. 😊
Just had my first gender therapy session. Still strongly considering hormones at least to see what it does to my brain. Still trying to figure out if physical transition is for me. Most of me says yes and can't wait. But I still have a considerable opposition in my mind. Great video again.
Everyone, please subscribe. Dr Z is a great source for information. We need to help build her channel. 😊
I would also say, be patient when starting the medication. Your doctor will likely start you at a small safe dose and adjust as you go until they find a right balance between delivery type, dose, and frequency. During this time, don't expect an overnight "poof" magic to happen. The most common first change is a sense of peace of mind. Once you get the dose dialed in, the changes should be gradual. There will be a moment when you look in the mirror and go "Wow! There I am!". There will be a subtle change that you can't quite put your finger on (in my experience and my endo said is common).
Pro tip: For patches, I find the upper breast area the best. Easy to place, low friction. Shaved, clean and dry skin.
This one was timely. I'm starting HRT in a week. I'm equal parts nervous and excited.
Having a good friend , some emotional support group is so precious 😊
Here in the UK, many of us are DIYing as the waiting lists are horrendous. It's more common to speak to a trans woman who's DIYing than seeing an endocrinologist.
Try "Gender GP," if you can afford them and they are not that expensive it is a far better option than waiting for the NHS.
Hope this helps.
@Barbarapape I did try them, but they lost me in the system, and I had to claim money back off them in the end. They've lost it now they've gone with AI.
@@chrisallan4717 "AI" truly a mark of horrible service nowadays.
I read that as dying. It's sad but that's also true too with how much the suicide rate has gone up.
Here in Bulgaria pretty much 99% of all trans people are DIYing it as healthcare is like, generally non-existent
Sometimes it is disappointing to some of us when we don’t get the results we were hoping for 😮
I see little breast growth, and same hair growth, however , emotionally we feel different, 😊
I feel like most of my experience with HRT has been an exercise in perseverance. Nothing I was being recommended seemed to have much of an effect; I gave up hope a few times. It wasnt until last year that I finally found something that starting giving me the changes I wanted. 15 years after I started.
And what medication did help you?
Dr, I'm agender, assigned male at birth, yet I'm transitioning to passing as a woman and would love to go for bottom surgery as I don't like the male parts of my body. Does this invalidate my agender identity? I've been on hormones for more than 10 years and I've changed my gender to female legally.
I’m not a doc, but I’d say nope
! :) Your gender identity and how you present are two different things. I’m also not fully binary, but I’m looking for the f’ marker on my passport for safety reasons. I feel like an agender core, woman social interface
You can do whatever you feel drawn to. You’re amazing! ✨
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I really appreciate you Dr. Z. You are very helpful ❤
Thank you for the information Hun you are amazing and please continue to make content your awesome and I have been on hrt for 1 1/2 years I definitely have growing pains from the patches not many choices here but I am turning 36 on the 12th and been through several doctors and therapist and kinda feel like I want my estrogen bumped up but I understand about my liver and my doctors concern and respect that anyway I needed to hear that
Patches have nothing to do with your liver, the estrogen is absorbed directly into the blood
I know everyone's destination is different but how do we know what we want. Should we like come up with a checklist what is important to you what is not any advice on creating a plan
i am very happy with where i ended up after a year and a half on hrt. i wouldn’t mind bigger boobs, but what trans girl wouldn’t? i was constantly told to temper my expectations by doctors but i have gotten more than i had hoped for! 🎉
I don't need any my mom gave me some,,she took des and loaded me up with hormones ❤ I am free!!! A real woman 😊 moms hormones 🎉
Any chance you can link to the "infamous" Dr. Will Powers video? I'm very curious.
The original was taken down (Dr. Powers discusses the reasoning on his subreddit), but here's a reupload ua-cam.com/video/qGuvDlYDNzU/v-deo.htmlsi=a9P9aRWkTK_NVQhf
The video is a bit out of date and I'd recommend seeking out supplementary resources from his family practice website and his subreddit.
How might I know if my doctor doesn't know what they're doing? I'm no professional
Use ChatGPT as an extra doctor and ask ask ask everything.
I was wondering the same thing. The best suggestion is to educate ourselves as much as possible on HRT before going to see the doc. Lots of information on the net, or try asking questions on trans forums, at support groups, etc. Ask the doctor if they've worked with other trans patients before? Go with questions and see if they can answer them with non contradictory information to what you've found yourself, or if they can explain why your understanding is only partly accurate. Do they seem to know a lot and talk about how to best approach a treatment plan, or do they seem flippant and prejudiced in any comments they make.
If you feel uncomfortable with their responses, trust your intuition and try finding someone else. Organizations for trans support may be able to recommend a good endocronologist from experience with other people going through transition. I hope it's helpful.
I’ve treated trans women and men since 1984 for back pain as a chiropractor. Females on a disproportionately high amount of testosterone are guaranteed incontinence that includes bowel incontinence; that’s uncontrollable defecation anytime, anywhere. It has to do with anatomical alterations in the pelvic floor. Kegel exercises do not help.
Also, menopause hits years early with all the same issues cisgender females get: hot flashes, irritability, etc.
As a therapist, Dr Z, while you’re encouraging patients to continue on their journey, it is yours and my duty to inform them of the many physical, emotional, and mental challenges they will confront on cross sex hormones.
Lastly, the endocrinologists I know have told me no one should be on cross sex hormones until the age of 25. The body is not fully developed until then especially the skeleton. Ossification and human neurology have usually fully matured around that age.
"as a chiropractor"
definitely explains the use of anecdotal evidence and bizarre claims like "females on 'disproportionately' high testosterone are guaranteed incontinence" 😂
You are a fraud
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Sometimes it is disappointing to some of us when we don’t get the results we were hoping for 😮
I see little breast growth, and same hair growth, however , emotionally we feel different, 😊
I feel so fortunate to have a fantastic internist to help me along with my HRT journey.
Tried patches for months with little effect. Switched to depo-estradiol shots and have definitely noticed improvement.