anon · 8h

heyo im 19 (almost 20) yr old trans male and I'm starting testosterone hopefully this November + possible top surgery! I'm very nervous as im not good with blood draws and needles so I'd love some advice on what you did when you started hrt!!

OH GOOD LUUUCK! my exp might not match perf but i can give u a lil bit of insight

personally i am on low-dose gel - its daily and easy to apply, but has the downsides of 1. being easy to forget lol and 2. usuuually having slower effects (even at higher doses). for ME im personally not currently aiming to pass irl, so ive been enjoying the process, but thats just me.

my bf conversely has been on hrt much longer than me - he started on gel also but wasnt happy w the results and so switched to injection. he's a very squeamish guy so he was rly nervous abt injection, but its def gotten easier!

i've known some trans guys that every 2 weeks go to the clinic to have a nurse help them w the injection for a while until theyre comfortable - def ask your doctor if theres any options like that for you !

sorry i dont have more personal advice, but i hope that helps a little. congrats & good luck!!!!!

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