Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Male to female transsexual talk (MTF) => Topic started by: Jenna_L on October 04, 2014, 01:46:53 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Having children?
Post by: Jenna_L on October 04, 2014, 01:46:53 AM
Post by: Jenna_L on October 04, 2014, 01:46:53 AM
Well basically, I'm 25 (soon-to-be 26) years old and I am going to be starting my hormones on Monday. I have a 2 year- old son with my ex-wife (who is incredibly supportive of my transition, by the way) and he is my everything; I adore being a parent.
I suppose what I'm asking here is, well, I definitely want to have more biological children in the future (though adoption is also an option) thus I plan on saving my sperm, however I was curious as to how long I could wait to actually "make a donation" because I am currently not in the best financial situation to afford a sperm bank at the moment.
So, how long can I be on hormones before it's too late and my sperm become non-existent/not viable?
Thanks in advance! <3
I suppose what I'm asking here is, well, I definitely want to have more biological children in the future (though adoption is also an option) thus I plan on saving my sperm, however I was curious as to how long I could wait to actually "make a donation" because I am currently not in the best financial situation to afford a sperm bank at the moment.
So, how long can I be on hormones before it's too late and my sperm become non-existent/not viable?
Thanks in advance! <3
Title: Re: Having children?
Post by: Tessa James on October 04, 2014, 02:07:13 AM
Post by: Tessa James on October 04, 2014, 02:07:13 AM
For some it may be a few months, for others a year, your mileage may vary, as we are fond of saying. I love my children, grandchildren and great grand children too. Good luck keeping your family together.
Best to consult your endocrinologist about this before you sign your informed connect documents.
Best to consult your endocrinologist about this before you sign your informed connect documents.
Title: Re: Having children?
Post by: JulieBlair on October 04, 2014, 08:27:11 AM
Post by: JulieBlair on October 04, 2014, 08:27:11 AM
Listen to Ms Tessa. This is a decision to make with good medical advice. Sooner is better than later, and adoption is also magical if the sperm bank doesn't work out.
Fair winds,
Julie
Fair winds,
Julie