Hello, my name is Stephen, and I'm a 14-year-old transgender. I have some questions regarding hormones. I'd like to start taking anti-androgens to hold off puberty until I can start taking estrogen. What are the steps that I must take to do this? Do I have to see a therapist, or can I get the anti-androgens first, and see a therapist for the estrogen? I live in PA, if any of you could recommend a place near here.
2006-11-27 04:49:23 · 5 answers · asked by Stephen 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Taking anti-androgens isnt the end of the world, as as soon as you stop, puberty will come along, so to at least postpone puberty, take the anti-androgens - which you can get from seeing a Psych, but also from the internet, i did so myself for a while, though i was 19 when i started. You could tell your GP privately, involving your parents isnt always a good idea as many parents throw out their kids, or they will try to talk you out of it, or do something worse. This isnt always the case, as they may try to support you. Still, its a big thing to handle, and it may take time for them to come round. They may also ask you to wait until you are 18 (my GP and Mum both said i had to wait when i outed at 17).
Mermaids is a registered charity for young transsexuals, but is in the uk, its www.mermaids.freeuk.com if you need it.
Now you need to be sure that you are taking the right path before taking the oestrogens, but you are in a very good position to take them and will look more natural than people who change later in life.
Good luck in your journey, and ask all the questions you can at any chance. You will need to do a lot of research too.
2006-11-27 09:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen you are so young and you must understand that changing genders is a very complicated process and I doubt that at 14 you would be a candidate yet. You need to talk to someone with the experience and expertise to give you the advice your seeking. That someone might be a school councilor or a physician (yours) or a psychological therapist. I don't know what your relationship is with your parents but it seems by the fact that you are asking this question that you don't feel comfortable enough to go to them with your feelings. Taking hormones is not what you want to do nor do you want to stop puberty. Sex change is a long process that involves many months of psychological therapy and sometimes surgery and can't be done at will in this country. Please get some help and good luck.
Andy1066
2006-11-27 14:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by andy1066 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 14 your parents are the ones you should be talking to. Not people on here.
2006-11-27 12:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by ByTheSea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must...and should speak to a therapist first.
2006-11-27 13:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age, you need to consult with your parents or a trusted adult and talk with a doctor.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 12:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by mom*2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋