(06-05-2016, 06:04 PM)AbiDrew85 Wrote: Estradiol can be done via patches. Right now all used forms of anti-androgens used for HRT are oral tablets. Spironolactone is the most common in the USA. If you're anywhere else most likely you'll be put on cyproterone acetate, and the kidneys shouldn't even matter, but the risks to the liver increase.
Again though, a doctor will know more than we would.
(06-05-2016, 06:24 PM)Ghost_Lee Wrote: One more quick question with the changes that can occur to the libido over the course of feminisation process will it have a effect on my over all sexuality/orientation?
Like will I end up being attracted to males? I did do some reading about it but it wasn't very clear for me to understand when it got to that point
Sounds like A really Noobie question I am sorry
(06-05-2016, 06:38 PM)AbiDrew85 Wrote:(06-05-2016, 06:24 PM)Ghost_Lee Wrote: One more quick question with the changes that can occur to the libido over the course of feminisation process will it have a effect on my over all sexuality/orientation?
Like will I end up being attracted to males? I did do some reading about it but it wasn't very clear for me to understand when it got to that point
Sounds like A really Noobie question I am sorry
No. It may help to release any inhibitions you might have, but it will not actually change your orientation. So for example, you might think you're only attracted to women, say, but when you start on hormones you MIGHT start to notice guys too, but without any reduction in your interest in women (other than just the overall decrease in libido in general). In reality, you already had been bi in that case, you just were repressing the attraction to males and the hormones helped release that internal block.
This doesn't happen to everyone. Many trans women were always attracted to females before and become lesbians after. Many others were always attracted to males before and are just hetero after. And there are those who always knew they were bi, or at least released the block on their own before hormones.
(06-05-2016, 07:53 PM)Lotus Wrote: Hi there ghost,Hey thanks for the reply
I'm willing to guess you're on beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc. these meds can cause gynecomastia and feminization. So, as an unintended consequence, a man with lower T can be on a direction of HrT without realizing it, and with the addition of E2 And it's HrT. Btw, E2 inhibits DHT, albeit in a lower percentage (40-50%). Spiro is possibly contraindicated with your nephrotic syndrome. Labs will certainly be a key indicator one way or another if HRT is approved. I'd plan on being told to see a therapist first, but who knows?, do expect some rejection in pursuing HRT, it happens, stay firm, positive and focused if this is your goal,
(06-05-2016, 11:34 PM)jannet.duff Wrote: Look at some transgender videos on You tube, you will be surprised on how well a 24 year old can transition. A 54 year old, not so muchbut it hasn't stopped me trying.