Hello,
I am a first time poster, and member to any transgender forum, but after reading through the various threads, I feel like I am in a safe place. Recently, I have come to suspect that I have Klinefelter's Syndrome.
Puberty left me a mixed bag of masculine and feminine traits. Outwardly, I look like a tall excessively lanky male (taller than any of my closest genetic relatives), albeit with unusually long legs and long skinny arms. However, most of my bone structure and fat distribution is decidedly feminine, evident in my body's hour-glass proportions. Plus one female friend described my arms as "perfectly feminine". I've always worn baggy clothing to conceal my features, and avoided locker rooms when possible. I've long suspected Klinefelter's given I match some of the physical traits and many of the behavior patterns. Plus I've has some degree of GID throughout my life, and now I am trying to explore and come to terms with my GID.
I am discussing my GID with a therapist, trying to determine how deep it goes after years of denial, I' m in no hurry to take any major or drastic steps. Additionally, I have an appointment with a new GP to get a Karyotype analysis referral, after my previous doctor (eight years ago) told me I was crazy because of my height and all I needed to do was work out more to get rid of my shape.
In posting here, if my Karyotype test comes back positive, I want to know what alternatives exist outside of the typical testosterone therapy? I have no desire to further masculinize my body. After periods of anxiety, depression, denial and hiding, I have accepted my body and now appreciate my mixed gender features. But will some form of hormone therapy be required because of the health risks associated with untreated Klinefelter's, or can I stave off Osteoporosis without hormones?
Any suggestions or perspectives are appreciated.
