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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Carson on November 28, 2010, 07:46:59 PM

Title: Testosterone Implants/Pellets
Post by: Carson on November 28, 2010, 07:46:59 PM
I was wondering if anyone had any info or links to info about testosterone implants. From what I understand they are bars that release T over a certain period of time. Does anyone know how long it lasts? And how much it costs to get them?
Title: Re: Testosterone Implants/Pellets
Post by: Morgan on November 28, 2010, 08:55:53 PM
http://ftmtransition.com/ (http://ftmtransition.com/) This guy now does the pellets.

http://www.testopel.com/ (http://www.testopel.com/) And this is where he gets them. They are... Ridiculously expensive. But his insurance covers all but pocket change of it.

Um, as far as how long they last, I believe it's every two months for 6 pellets and around every 4-5 months for 8 pellets.

IMHO these are for if you're stupidrich, or your insurance covers it. Most of the time it will cover it once you get your official docs changed, that's what Ethan did.
Title: Re: Testosterone Implants/Pellets
Post by: Carson on November 28, 2010, 10:19:48 PM
Thanks, Morgan.

I have been doing research and I haven't found that they are SUPER expensive. Probably about 250 every time you get them which is about every 3-4 months. Which is more expensive than injections but way cheaper than gel. I am also on a "half dose" so that might factor in because I may not need as many pellets. Haha can anyone confirm?