Testosterone: What to Expect Pt. 1: How to Get it

Part one of what to expect when taking testosterone. Part one is how I got it and some general changes. I get a lot of questions about taking T, so I made a three part series. I CAN NOT EMPHASIS THIS ENOUGH: EVERYONE'S CHANGES AND EXPERIENCES ARE DIFFERENT! I can not speak for the entire community!

If you live in the Boston Area Fenway community Health can provide you with therapy/letters for T/ and the T itself.
http://www.fenwayhealth.org/site/PageServer

Harry Benjamin Standards of Care: http://www.genderpsychology.org/transsexual/hbsoc_2001.html

Livejournal.com is a good place to find support.

Good overview of T changes, etc:
http://www.ftmguide.org/ttherapybasics.html

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[SacridiaDarque]

Question. :) So before you were self-injecting, you were getting your shots at a hospital/clinic? Can I ask how often?

[CaptJackSavvy]

@SacridiaDarque- I used to go to Fenway Community Health every other week. Now every other week I do it myself.

[SacridiaDarque]

@CaptJackSavvy

Thank you! ^_^

Did it cost you a whole lot, or did you have insurance coverage? (Sorry for the excessive questions, thank you for your patience!)

[CaptJackSavvy]

@SacridiaDarque- No problem. I don't mind answering questions. :) My insurance covered it 'cause I got free nurse visits. Its a $10-$20 a month copay to do it myself but it saves me the trip out to Boston.

[Ljungcrantz]

Thanks for the answers <3 I'm an FtM myself but I haven't starting to take anything yet... Damm I want to start and my patients is very low hahaha

[CaptJackSavvy]

@Ljungcrantz- Glad I could help. Transition is a long process, your gonna have your patience tested often, but its worth it. :) Good luck on your journey.

[mrcardio529]

I recommend Testosterone Pellets for anyone interested in rising thier T level. My Testosterone went from a pathetic 296 to 733 in just 3 months. With the Pellets you only have to get new ones inserted every 4-6 months and your T levels STAY high instead of UPS and DOWNS you get with other methods. Pellets are more expensive but well worth it IMO. If you can't afford it don't worry because Injections and so on work okay as well.

[CaptJackSavvy]

@thelettermanv- Lol, no problem. Glad to hear things are going well so far. :)

[thelettermanv]

@CaptJackSavvy Thanks! Actually, it's 0.5mL for me. 200mg/mL is the concentration. If it changes anything, it's testosterone enanthate. I don't think my doctor ever mentioned lowering my levels, but of course he has ordered blood tests in a while and has dealt with other trans guys. Got my second shot today, so obviously I am not dead on the floor YET. Hahaha. By the way, thanks for the great informative videos.

[CaptJackSavvy]

@thelettermanv - Every doctor is different. 100mg is equal to 1mL. I inject 1mL every TWO weeks. It might be that 100mg/week is a starting dose and your doctor may bring you down once your levels have been raised enough. Just make sure to get frequent blood tests to make sure your T levels are in a normal range otherwise you could experience some negative side affects. You should be alright as long as a doctor is monitoring you. I wish you well on your journey!