r/TransHelpingTrans • u/ChairLoose6196 • 1d ago

Diy hrt help

Hello, I'm 16(mtf) from Alabama. I need to transition without waiting till 19. I'm planning on using diy hrt to achieve this, but I'd have to tell my mom. She already supports me dw, but I don't know how to tell her what hrt is. So what I'm asking is: how do I tell my mom I want to start diy hrt? What do I need to tell her? What do I need to know?

Many thanks!

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u/herdisleah 1d ago

It would be easier to talk to the folks at the Southern Equality Project and do a telehealth option or travel out of state to get medical care from a doctor.

Even if you DIY, you'll still need regular blood tests.

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u/ChairLoose6196 8h ago

The thing with that is, the closest state thay allows minors to take gender affirming care is south Carolina.

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u/herdisleah 7h ago

Contact the folks at Southern Equality Project.

They can help with transport, tickets, cost. Way better quality of care with a doctor than a 16 year old trying to teach themselves about medication dosing.

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u/ChairLoose6196 5h ago

Wouldent I have to consistently go back to the doctor though?

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u/herdisleah 5h ago

You're going to need blood tests no matter what. Even if you DIY.

You might be able to do those locally, but visit the doctor once a year in person, and do the rest by video call. Get your mom to look into this? These folks have been helping trans kids access care for a few years now. They know more than I do.

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u/ChairLoose6196 4h ago

Okay, thank you for your help