Well I suppose if you absolutely must do it.... But as you already know I haven't recommend it without medical support. I gather you want to place your body into a sort of holding pattern until you can sort things out further? Information on this subject varies wildly because a lot depends on your own body and the way it reacts. I wouldn't go near injections as they are more designed for a big boost and then a big downer and leave you prone to bad mood swings. Probably a low dose patch such as Estradot will place less strain on your liver too if you drink/smoke.
We are not doctors, I would'nt say for a healthy person they would be dangerous, none of these drug were designed or intended originally to transform males into females. BUT for a few they can have adverse side effects. Thats apart from lowering your libido and eventually give you a permanent soft on. I suggest you see a doctor and have a full health and blood tests before you embark on any medication, it would be crass for anyone on here to suggest a particular medicine or dosage, one specific medication does not suit others. One tip stay away from so called natural products, most do not come anyway near the effectivness of natural eotrogen based products and are very expensive. I suggest you read through this forum and the threads, they might give you some ideas, what ever you do, make sure you do your research.
Age, lifestyle, genetics and such play a huge part...think if anyone in your family lineage has had DVTs, strokes, clotting, heart issues, etc...and another thing that many neglect is that the mental baggage you carry in pre-hormones you will carry out with you post-hormones. In other words, have your crap together. Depression and social anxiety will not go away because you have estrogen in your system now. In fact, some of the things you will face will make it worse...Plan wayyyy ahead about jobs, finances, place to live, loss of family and friends, etc...you can take it to the bank you will experience some if not all so plan for the worst scenarios or at least have good backup plans! Way too many of us want everything right now without really thinking it out and it is often disastrous.
That said, many have transitioned successfully as well...but what I have found as the common theme was a well mapped out plan and a safety net when/if things get really rough. Going slowly is also a smart thing. Do not just toss yourself to the world and announce "I am now a woman". Lots of people have no clue about any of this and will reject you for lack pf understanding...ease into things, baby step by baby step until one day the world just says, "well, it's about time"!! (smile)
Best wishes always...
Traci xoxo
Why the rush to open up to your parents? I allowed myself the luxury of phyically morphing some before I came out to anyone...and we're talking a couple of years, not weeks or months! If you let the cat out of the bag, you'll never be able to put it back in!!! You really ought to think this out some...look far down the road to where you wish to be, then slowly take baby steps to arrive there...it is very often extremely difficult to have it go smoothly if you tell others your intentions before you have already taken a bunch of steps forward...I could go on, but you get my point here...
xoxo
I have a feeling you're getting a bit of a "raw response" from some of the girls and they are just sharing their experience. Support comes in many ways and I have seen several different types of groups from the superfluous "Oh you look lovely dear..." (when the picture looks like Hulk Hogan wearing a skirt that's miles too short) to those who prefer the hard truths and realities that are faced by the TG community without any sugar coating.
Personally I don't agree with |Traci's comments but that's just me.
I get the impression |Traci went for the "it's too far down the road to change it back now folks so live with it..." approach which is fine too and I know suits some. Me I prefer to play it up front so people can make their minds up (they don't have to have me in their life which is their choice and their loss).
In any case since you've already told your Dad.....
Good luck with your Mum and I hope she can at least be more understanding (I tend to think Mum's are usually a bit more so than |Dad's).
Caution is not negativity, you are being offered advice in a supportive way, you choose your path, nobody can do it for you, some advice you might accept sometimes you will choose your own way, thats how it works, whats good for one is not neccesarily right for another. We have had people here, who's partners knew nothing and they thought while the wife was out shopping or at work they would get dressed, wait till the partner got back and then hit them with it! obviously family are gonna be horrified and and dissapointed, at least your father did'nt put you in hospital for 8 weeks.
Fathers have great expectations form their ''sons'' also there is that lack of understanding.
Toby, perhaps a lack of information and background has led to a misinterpretation...no biggie...I fail to see the negativity...you asked for information, we shared our experiences, and you're hurt by it? Did we say something you did not want hear???? And you did say a couple of times you were going to proceed slowly and then you mention you told your parents before you began any physical transformation...it really confused me...noone said this would be easy girl, and guess what? They are right...I'm finished with my thougts...
Best wishes on your journey...
xoxo