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considering a few things

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by GayNurse95, Feb 4, 2015.

  1. GayNurse95

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    I am looking at possibly starting hormones to "pass" to look less female…
    Where do I go to get advice and receive hormones?
    how are they taken?
    Will my insurance cover it?
    Where are good places to get cheap and effective binders? (I only have one)
    Thanks
     
  2. Acm

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    If you just want to look less female, but you don't want to look male, then you probably shouldn't take hormones, they're very powerful and will make you appear very masculine. If I were you I would read up on all the side effects of hormones first to be sure, some of them are irreversible.

    Most people get a referral for hormones from a gender therapist, or you can go to an informed consent clinic. They are usually taken through an injection, but you can get them in a cream or patch. Every insurance company is different in what they cover, you would have to check with them.
     
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    Hormones are a very serious thing and something you should never take lightly or mess with. Acm said this just fine, but it's important to address this as clear as possible.
     
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    its a bit more than that.
    Its really just getting rid of most my female "looks" as well to feel more secure about myself…
    I don't want to associate myself as a female. I am okay if I am slightly more male appearing, but I just don't want to look female…
    I've had insecurity regarding gender in life, but its hard to explain.
     
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    You would want to be sure that hormones are right for you before you go on them. Like others have said, they cause a lot of changes and if you are not ready for them then that would not be a good situation.
     
  6. GayNurse95

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    i have seriously considered it, I just looked here more for advice if anything. I am sure…