overview for 0x2640

welp in my drunken state I've finally done it in c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] 0x2640@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

given you were drunk making sure you actually ordered it from a reputable source is probably a good idea

there a list of them over on https://hrtcafe.net/Estrogen/estradiol_injections.html

welp in my drunken state I've finally done it in c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] 0x2640@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

please do not use 18g needles for drawing, you will destroy your vial. additionally while you can switch the needle theres really no need to (see insulin needles, they are fixed), but also no reason not to. 25g basically guarantees coring is not a problem.

they recommend 18g in regular healthcare stuff because its standard practice and you arent expected to be using a vial more than a few times, diy vials last significantly longer than prescription ones (though prescription ones also last a very long time and the "use by" date or whatever they have on them is bullshit 99% of the time)

welp in my drunken state I've finally done it in c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone

[–] 0x2640@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

a majority of doctors dont know shit about trans healthcare, and have proven they will recommend dangerous uninformed regimens. if you can find a good doctor thats great, if its safe to see one its better to. the "if you cant" clause really shouldnt be there, you should inform yourself on your healthcare period, doctor or no, its the only way to properly advocate for yourself (especially as a trans person). and as a trans person living in the US, it is not in any way shape or form safe to seek out trans healthcare given the current state of things (honestly this goes for like... a majority of the world atm, and even if you can get trans healthcare its not reliable or stable)