It was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online... moreIt was a long time ago. Trannyweb was what this online community was originally called. We had to change the name because the word ‘tranny’ became increasingly toxic and we had to change our rickety old software because the developers would no longer support it.
I vaguely remember we had asked the existing members to come up with a new name and Gender Society won. I think a lot of our members at the time wanted us to distance our community from the other cattle market sites out there so we needed to sound more respectable.Trannyweb was a busy and vibrant community though (started in 1999) with lots of people online at any one time. The forums were the jewel in the crown as you can see from the huge number of threads and forum posts (which by the way, are still available today).
The transition to The Gender Society took place in 2011. Unfortunately, a lot of the long-time regulars who used to be permanently logged in, didn’t like the change... less
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Gender variant (trans or transgender) people are relatively rarely seen in GP surgeries. Many GPs say that they lack the knowledge to treat those experiencinggender variant conditions and, consequently, they are not confident to do so.The first part of this publication provides an overview of care for trans people that is particularly applicable to GPs. Hormone therapy is central to transgender primarycare, and issues such as assessment and diagnosis are also relevant to general practice. These topics are discussed in greater detail in Annexes C and D. Clinical care for gender variant people should be provided within a framework of good practice that emphasises patient autonomy, allows for the wide variety of needs among trans people and is flexible in its clinical responses to those needs. It should also take account... less
Christine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I... moreChristine your information I don't think ever goes unnoticed, I have always enjoyed your articles, very informative and thought provoking.
I just wished you were in the states to give such accurate content, but then under this current administration and political conflict I think you might find it quite egregious,
There was a time in the states when we were moving in a very positive direction, sadly we have faltered and at best stagnated our trans direction.
Huggs Tammy
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I think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat... moreI think I joined about 2004-2005, Organised themed chat parties, lot of fun, about 2007 I was made head of forums, made a lot of amusing and factual posts even some controversial ones, many taken out of context, but always attracted attention and responses if some were very negative. When Trannyweb became the Gender society I gathered a few people to become site moderators lovely helpful team, keeping the site clear of trolls, keeping the home page clear of sleaze and wiping out literally 1000's of spams. Shame that when I stepped back from heading up that team due to studying and work I was unable to devote as much attention as the site needed many of the site and forum mods just seemed to vanish, lose interest. I will always remember some advice Katie gave mewhen in the early days of being a mod, I was verbally abused, it upset me and I threatened to leave,Katie said if someone on your land line gives you grief, do you cut your phone off. Of course... less
What effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how... moreWhat effect does female hormone therapy have on a male, and how soon?
The longer after puberty hormone therapy is started, the less effective it is--but not a linear scale, e.g., results are considerably more dramatic in an 18 year old than a 28 year old, but results are not on the average dramatically different between a 38 year old and a 48 year old.
The following effects have been observed in varying degrees--anywhere from little to moderate--with extended treatment. With effective and continuous dosages, most of the changes that a particular body is genetically prone to start within 2 to 4 months, will start leveling off somewhat within 2 years, and be mostly done within 5 years. The leveling may take longer if the testes are not removed. High levels of estrogen will cause faster development up to a point, but not better results in the long term than moderate levels of estrogen..
Fertility decreases. Sperm count drops rapidly. Sometimes it returns to almost normal if hormonal treatment is... less
trying to find some answers.. lately i have notice and others have noticed around me. That i have some bouts with being maudlin and worrying about things i never even worried... moretrying to find some answers.. lately i have notice and others have noticed around me. That i have some bouts with being maudlin and worrying about things i never even worried about be fore.
Is this be cause of the HRT meds.Or could this be some thing else.?"
thanks
i am very curious and open to being transgender, i have given thought to it for quite awhile (years), i'm 27 now and i would like to undergo such journey, but what has kept me... morei am very curious and open to being transgender, i have given thought to it for quite awhile (years), i'm 27 now and i would like to undergo such journey, but what has kept me from doing it is insecurity and fear of loosing the size of my member, i wish to become a transgender but i wish to keep my genital and i wish to keep it running and in optimal condition, i would never sacrifice it, i thank any good advice that could tell me how to undergo this journey without loosing the size or the power of my member
i have just been called about a job , (futrure employment)
now I got a question that will need to be answered
They say i got to go take a pre employment medical test.
ok my... morei have just been called about a job , (futrure employment)
now I got a question that will need to be answered
They say i got to go take a pre employment medical test.
ok my question is ..When they have to do this test ,, will the fact of me taking mones going to show up on the results of taking these test.
so should i be prepaired to fortell of my self as being trans gendered . to what could be my futured employer.
Had my first estradiol valerate IM injection last week - planned to have these every 2 weeks, 10 mg/1ml. I didn't notice any difference really between this and... moreHad my first estradiol valerate IM injection last week - planned to have these every 2 weeks, 10 mg/1ml. I didn't notice any difference really between this and Estrogel.
However, today, 1 week later, I suddenly felt very sensitive nipples and I was very turned on and would have ripped the pants of anyone. My T levels are at castrate levels.
I've heard about estrogen euphoria before but anyone else have any experiences of this, particular on Progynon Depot IM?
What's with the horniness? I was used to being somewhat disinterested in sex. I should say I've been on Estrogel for 18 months and I was making rather slow progress, hence the swap to estradiol valerate depot via IM. less
i be on h.r.t. now for 6 month and i think i noticing a differance in my dreams.
I use to have dreams of hunting and being a famous base ball player and etc.
But i notice my... morei be on h.r.t. now for 6 month and i think i noticing a differance in my dreams.
I use to have dreams of hunting and being a famous base ball player and etc.
But i notice my dreams are changing slighty...lately i been dreaming of decorating, fashion and nature.
Beside the fantiscy dreams of being in a womens store shopping
... o is this a normal p rocess or i think im going crazy .or need to discuss this with my gender therapist
Serious question for anyone who is transitioning and is on hormones.... is it possible that taking hormones can have an effect on the food you eat?
The reason I am... moreSerious question for anyone who is transitioning and is on hormones.... is it possible that taking hormones can have an effect on the food you eat?
The reason I am asking is because all of my life, I have loved to eat fish.... but since starting on hormones around 18 days ago, I have tried on 3 occasions to eat fish and every time I have, I have ended up vomiting it all out!
I am just curious as to whether or not any one else has experienced this, or whether or not I should be looking for another cause to why I no longer seem to be able to eat fish. less
I have just be presecrbed Progynova 2mg daily alongside Finasteride to help with my dysphoria as family situation means that I cant transition for a few years... moreHi All,
I have just be presecrbed Progynova 2mg daily alongside Finasteride to help with my dysphoria as family situation means that I cant transition for a few years yet.
I wondered if anyon has been on similar low dosages and what effects they have seen - good or bad - over what timescles.
I do appreciate that the effects can be different for different people but just wanted some general information.
I am not a transgender, but I would like to know about the effects of hormones.In the end, what I am looking for is whether hormones can take a role in the... moreHey all,
I am not a transgender, but I would like to know about the effects of hormones.In the end, what I am looking for is whether hormones can take a role in the development and functioning of our brain. Directly influenced or indirectly when the body changes as a whole.There might be some different effects in general, talking about physical effects also, when you take them at a young age rather than at a later age. But for now I would like to keep it simple, simply because I'm new to this subject myself.
So I have some questions for all people on here that have been on ANY kind of hormone-therapy. What I would like to know is whether you feel there are any emotional changes changes when you take hormones. Maybe there are even feelings you actually dislike or do not have control over, but got stronger after you have started an hormone -therapy.
Hi This might sound funny, but One effect I have noticed over past year , on Oestrogen is that my feet seem to have changed
- Smaller I dragged out some old shoes from the... moreHi This might sound funny, but One effect I have noticed over past year , on Oestrogen is that my feet seem to have changed
- Smaller I dragged out some old shoes from the wardrobe , previously uncomfortable and too small, but now they fit and some actually seem verging on the too big .
- The ball of the foot seems stiffer
- My toes are more likely to get a cramp if it gets cold. but I do have quite sticky out toes
Maybe the feet getting smaller is Psychological, but I do recall a while back I came across on YouTube video in which a Transwomen did mention as on e of the primary and most unexpected effects of HRT was the feet .
I am going to talk with doctor in two days, and a week before i buy these unless he (doc.) help me with perscrtiptions. so here is what i found
Ethinyloestradoi 10... moreI am going to talk with doctor in two days, and a week before i buy these unless he (doc.) help me with perscrtiptions. so here is what i found
Ethinyloestradoi 10 mcg.
Spirotone 100 mg.
Prometrium 100 mg.
Finpecia 1 mg.
i know when i took the herbals i started to feel better, and when i took the advised amounts i fell back into the same old me feeling. i get hot and cold flashes, and burning feeling up on top of my head and i am feeling just not well again. i am going to tell my doctor all of this, and see what he thinks also. but i figured i would run this by all around here because there people around my age doing the same thing, i know i could take anti depressents for a few years till i get the counselor and doctors approval. but that means a long time before i start looking like myself, i want to get new womans clothes and grow my hair out with out the balding, i want to feel some thing real in my breast area besides muscle and nothing. sorry ladys and girls but i am in my... less
I watched an interview on Australian television last week of an Army officer who is transitioning (m2f) and who has the support of her Army chief.
She presented herself... moreI watched an interview on Australian television last week of an Army officer who is transitioning (m2f) and who has the support of her Army chief.
She presented herself well in dress and speech. I was interested in one of her comments that she would never consider herself as a women because she was unable to give birth to a child and would just consider herself as a transsexual. This is not the thoughts of the many TS I have had contact on this and other sites who like to call themselves women. less
I started off self medicating with spiro and estradiol, starting with a low dose, as is recommended, and worked up to 4 mg a day. I was getting reasonable breast development... moreI started off self medicating with spiro and estradiol, starting with a low dose, as is recommended, and worked up to 4 mg a day. I was getting reasonable breast development - UK 'A' cup. When the hospital took over my meds they changed the spiro to decapeptyl and breast development stopped. They subsequently raised my estradiol to 6 mg and have just reduced it to 5.
The hospital works on blood oestrogen level, and aims to have it in the "normal range". I'm assuming they mean "normal" for an adult woman. Shouldn't we be aiming at "normal" for an adolescent girl, as that is effectively what we are? Any idea how I would find out what that is? less
Another nail in the coffins of those who fight to prevent this life saving intervention I would say. A study of the bone health of adolescents with gender identity disorder who... moreAnother nail in the coffins of those who fight to prevent this life saving intervention I would say. A study of the bone health of adolescents with gender identity disorder who received puberty suppression treatment with GnRHa (gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs - a derivative of the physiologic hormones) has shown no long term deleterious effects on adolescents - once cross-hormone therapy has been commenced.Read the full study report at:- http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/tes-mii061513.php less
I belong to another online TG community and the ladies there are absolutely terrified of physical exercise. Their reasons being the possible side effects of their medications i.e.... moreI belong to another online TG community and the ladies there are absolutely terrified of physical exercise. Their reasons being the possible side effects of their medications i.e. blood clots and hyperkalemia. As an exercise science practioner this concerns me due to the complications that a sedentary lifestyle can produce.
There are some famous transexual women who are/were very physically active: Fallon Fox http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallon_Fox, Nong Thoom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beautiful_Boxer, and Renee Richards http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9e_Richards. So I know its possible to be physically active.
What are your feelings about physical activity and transitioning? I'm not on hormones yet but I engage in rock climbing and yoga on a regular basis. What do you do to stay physically active? less