Starting HRT at 26?

[Janet_Girl]

1) Is it advisable to start HRT soon due to my age? (i'm 26.5)
By all means.  I started at 54 and I have some good development

2) How do I deal with the fertility issue? (I would like to have kids, but I know HRT makes you sterile)
As others have said, sperm bank

3) How would I approach the issue of HRT with my employer?
You do not have to tell them anything.  Your records are protected by HIPPA.

4) Can I take HRT for say 1 year without them noticing and still present as male at work?
In most cases , yes you can.  But you may not wish to after a point.

[lilacwoman]

I know a lot of TS people from Australia, trust me the laws there are very in favor of you.  Heh, i was considering living there too, but the discovery channel does not do your country justice, it seems that there are more things per square inch that could kill you in Australia then any other country.  You have it rough.

most of the things that kill also drink lotsa lager and have sweaty stubble.

Australia is OK for TS.

[kelly_aus]

most of the things that kill also drink lotsa lager and have sweaty stubble.

Australia is OK for TS.

and are more likely to kill you with their car when they drive home...

[Mara]

Keep in mind that some trans women will develop breasts incredibly fast, especially if they already had certain hormonal traits.  Andrea James' observation is true of many trans women, but not all.

[JasminB]

Hey, started at 25 so only a year behind you & yah Australia is good for TG support.

Our government provides free Transgender specialist psychologists and endocrinologists so you dont pay for any of your treatment. Just got to be a small about for the hormones and although currently medi-care doesnt cover SRS, Labor has agreed to review its policy on TG Medicare...care though so fingers crossed.

//Coopers Pale Ale Is best beer!

[Ayaname]

Unless you already have the features of a neanderthal 26 isn't too late. It can also help if you look younger than you are. I started at 27 and my youthful appearance seemed to make all the difference.

[kelly_aus]

Hey, started at 25 so only a year behind you & yah Australia is good for TG support.

Our government provides free Transgender specialist psychologists and endocrinologists so you dont pay for any of your treatment. Just got to be a small about for the hormones and although currently medi-care doesnt cover SRS, Labor has agreed to review its policy on TG Medicare...care though so fingers crossed.

//Coopers Pale Ale Is best beer!

Now we just need a surgeon in Australia who's reputation isn't bad or worse..