Fun important fact!!!! Unlike testosterone, transfem medicines are not controlled substances 😎 (sorry to my transmasc brothers, testosterone is a little tougher to get o(TヘTo) - don't worry tho you have options, TRT is very well developed and T is relatively accessible ie. the meds are readily available). This means that you don't actually need a prescription to have estrogens or anti androgens. You are able to independently order your hormones legally online... probably. def check your local laws doeヽ༼◥▶ل͜◀◤༽ﾉ. Everything in this article also applies to abortion pills!

Independently sourcing and purchasing your medication doesn't necessarily mean you are managing your own hrt. Many people start transitioning with a prescription and just buy compounds online for convenience, or they lose their insurance, or they have discriminatory healthcare in their area, or they just want control over their own hormones. Having the option of self sourcing available as a safety net so people can always access their medication is a very valuable and powerful thing.

Managing your own hormones, DIY, is not the correct choice for many people. There are things that can go wrong if there is negligence in treatment. Managing your own hormone dose takes care and patience, but it is absolutely a viable solution for many. Lots of people say that DIY should never be considered a viable option, but that is ignorant to the realities of trans healthcare. According to Transgender Health in Endocrinology: Current Status of Endocrinology Fellowship Programs and Practicing Clinicians, four out of five endocrinologists did not receive formal training in trans HRT. Additionally, current trans HRT guidelines are outdated and hurt by the lack of access to substances such as bicalutamide(U.S.) and nonuse of progesterone. Most physicians are inept at caring for trans patients and this ineptitude is compounded when when the patient is also a person of color. But always remember when in doubt, see a doctor.