Starting HRT at 14-15? :)

iLoveCats · August 07, 2015, 02:04:27 PM

Hello! I'm hoping to start HRT around 14-15. I just turned 14 not to long ago. I've been having thoughts about becoming a girl for a awhile now and everyday the thoughts come more and more. (sorry if im not making any sense). But first I need to come out to my parents and then see a gender therapist. I'm kind of nervous to start HRT because there's risks like blood clots and that scares me. Also how long do people live on hormones for,I've read somewhere that a lot of people died at the age of 30 and that's so young. The thought of death really scares me. Thank you!
(SORRY IF THIS OFFENDED ANYONE!! IT WASN'T MEANT TO!)

Laura_7 · August 07, 2015, 02:27:07 PM

Hello and welcome

well many here love cats too

Here are a few resources that might help you:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,193402.msg1724354.html#msg1724354

Concerning hrt, its possilble there are hormone blockers first. Yet there were cases of people getting hrt under 16.

Well concerning blood clots its mostly with oral intake, like pills.
Many people now use micronized bioidentical estrogen sublingually. That way the liver is bypassed with intake and clotting is supposed to be less.
There are other forms of application, patches, gels, implants and injections.

Concerning health, bioidentical estrogen and progesterone is available.
Many people have used it for decades.
Cases that make headlines might have different causes, or a predisposition like a liver condition, which should be rare.

Well, look around, take part, ask questions...
alone writing often helps getting a clearer view...

hugs

iLoveCats · August 07, 2015, 02:30:45 PM

Thank you so much!

Dena · August 07, 2015, 03:39:09 PM

I started on oral hormones around age 25 or 26 and when I had my surgery at age 30, my dose was cut to a quarter. Around age 53 I stopped taking hormones because continuing would increase the risk of cancer. I am now 63 and don't have any health issues as the result of transitioning. Like any woman, I had a few years of hot flashes when I quit the hormones but with proper medical care, HRT can be very safe.

jessical · August 07, 2015, 03:57:23 PM

Although there is not a lot of long term medical studies, the ones that do exist indicate transgender people on HRT live "normal" long lives. That does assume that people are getting good care, and are taking care of their health otherwise. We do know that for some diseases risks go up, but for others they go down, but these things can often be managed. Like taking a non-oral estradiol instead of oral estradiol, which does increase the blot clot risk.

chloeD33 · August 07, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Hey there ask your therapist!! And good on you girl!! Wish I started when I was 13 when it became apparent I ain't a boy... But from what I know it possible. Kim Petra's is a good reason to be optimistic!!

iLoveCats · August 07, 2015, 11:03:29 PM

Thanks for the reply's everyone!

Also does anyone have any tips on coming out to my parents? I'm so nervous and I don't know what to do anymore because I keep bottling up my feelings and I feel like I'm going to explode.

Thank you!

Dena · August 07, 2015, 11:06:12 PM

Do you know enough to face them and talk with them, do you need an education or would you like to hand them a letter and wait for them to read it? These are the options open to you and we have much of this information ready to go. Let us know what you need.

iLoveCats · August 07, 2015, 11:14:30 PM

I think I may write them a letter!I like that idea.Thank you!

Dena · August 07, 2015, 11:20:50 PM

We do have letters already written that you can draw from in writing yours.

Serenation · August 07, 2015, 11:27:24 PM

I watched I am jazz last night, and it was a lot more complicated dealing with HRT at her age (your age) due her still growing and the potential of it stunting her growth if they give her to much.

Recommend watching it.

Good luck with you parents.

Laura_7 · August 08, 2015, 05:19:47 AM

Here are some resources... just take some time...

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,180045.msg1658077.html#msg1658077

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,190486.msg1697083.html#msg1697083
included is a link to quite an emotional description of an accepting dad... possibly its too emotional, you might just skip it and have a look at the page itself.....
there are a few thoughts there that might help...

just take your time...
this is another resource:
http://hawaii.edu/hivandaids/Some_Considerations_in_Coming_Out_Trans_to_Your_Parents_and_Family.pdf
I personally also like the twin explanation... people will be basically like their male/female twin, with still the same sense of humour etc...

Parts of this might be used for a letter... the considerations in coming out contain quite a few points...
Dena has prepared a letter...

Well its up to you what you write since you know them best... some people write a letter with a few personal explanations, and show some materials like vids later...

hugs

chloeD33 · August 08, 2015, 06:40:05 AM

Well girl, how comfortable and close are you with your parents? Have they ever talked about lbgt openly in front of you? Are they accepting of difference? You could break the news asap and tell them with words Or letter. If you're dysporia is controllable you could be more hint-y to it.... Ask for neutral gender pronouns, where and buy ubi-sex clothes, ect. I was a bit nervous coming out at age 20. My dad who I haven't seen in years was very open and cool with his only kid being trans which was a nice surprise. My mom was more worried and confused at first but was still accepting and in time has became my best advocate

. If there is anything else you need help with give a shout. Your braver at your age than I was! -Chloe

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