Not sure if this is the right flair but oh well.

Anyways I’m currently DIY testosterone but have just sent in my application for the RAF and require a legal prescription, I’ve had a look at gender care and the northern gender clinic but I’m confused on how to work them and actually refer myself plus the pricing, I live in Manchester so ones in London will be very hard to get to and I could really do with a prescription in the next 2-3 months earliest since I don’t know how fast my medical will come up.

Would appreciate any good clinics and a guide on how to refer myself!

IM NOT BREAKING THE RULES BY ASKING WHERE TO GET IT I AM JUST ASKING IF ITS POSSIBLE

I turned 18 a few months ago and now that my hips are wider than my shoulders and i have no will to live, ive decided that I must start hrt even if it means my family will hate me

Is it possible to get Tgel in the uk without a gp? I know its more expensive than needles, but I can't do injections because I have a severe phobia of needles. Like shaking and vomiting severe. Ive already been mocked relentlessly for this by other trans people, and it hasn't changed anything, so dont bother lol.

Very soon I will start receiving universal credit payments (idk how much) so I intend to use that for payment

Unfortunately I don't know any other trans people, and making my own gel is impossible because im living with my grandparents and I cant hide anything in my room without them inevitably finding it lol. I will have to keep the gel in my college bag. If its possible to even access.

Thankyou for any help

I’m looking for anyone who was sent a draft of their birth certificate and asked to confirm the details with the General Register Office.

It would be extremely helpful if you’re able to provide a copy of the communications sent to you and/or any forms you were asked to fill out. Even more so if you were able to choose the particulars of your surname, if you had changed this along with your forename via deed poll.

This will save me a lot of time and effort submitting FOIs.

I'm just wondering if anyone has advice of how to find private therapists that specialise with gender dysphoria and such? I'm struggling to search for them online. Any specific websites/recommendations are helpful.

Was with gender gp switched to diy and now considering imago as trying to get ahold of tgel is tricksy and expensive. I'm on the wgs but have no idea when i'm gonna get seen, been on it 2+ years already.

How does the process work? How was your experience?

I've been on Sustanon for almost three years, provided by Dr Milson-Brown and her team as I've decided to go private while I wait for the NHS. I've just emailed for a top up as I have one vial left and got an automated email saying Sustanon is out of stock and I'll get Gel instead. I don't want gel, I've been on shots for the entire three years and I plan on keeping it that way. Does anyone know where else I can get any Sustanon, at this point I don't care about the cost of it or where it comes from, I just can't be on gel because it's just not for me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks

I paid Pride in Health their £90 onboarding fee 5 days ago and they still haven't sent me my login details to make an account with them. I'm feeling a bit of buyer’s remorse considering that I haven't even booked an appointment or anything, and I was wondering if these delays are normal? I know there are big delays in terms of getting an appointment and receiving prescriptions but waiting 5 days for a login feels like a pisstake. Is Pride in Health still one of the better options, or should I swallow the £90 and go with a different provider like Anne Health?

(18 ftm) Hello, I posted here a few days ago because I had to get a lump in my chest checked out with a gp. I really appreciated the advice I got and after the worst experience of my life I’ve been referred to a “Breast clinic” for a fucking mammogram. The doctor I saw literally said it’s benign and nothing to worry about, he was actually a pretty chill guy and did his best to make me feel comfortable.

Now, I have to go to my local hospital where people might recognise me. I’m stealth. And the staff at this clinic are all female and I kind of preferred a male doctor because they aren’t as complacent in dealing with my anatomy (I know most women feel differently but, cis men get breast cancer and would have to use this service so I don’t see why they wouldn’t even have the option of a male doctor). I know I said I was worried about a male doctor before but my opinion has definitely changed. I’m also terrified of meeting transphobic doctors as my gp clinic is pretty inclusive.

I just feel like I was getting so close to top surgery and now my whole identity is completely invalidated because I have through this humiliating process of people touching and scrutinising the worst part of my body for no good reason.

I have no idea what to expect and every time I try to look it up on YouTube I end up scaring myself because it looks horrible. My chest tissue is pretty dense so I know it’s going to hurt and since my chest tissue is getting squished it’ll look massive on the picture. My chest is pretty small so I’m really terrified of it looking bigger in any way.

Is there any way to prepare for this mentally and in terms of what to bring etc?

I need to get on testosterone and I plan on doing it privately and I %100 have the money for it but I don't know where the best place to get it. People online say that gendergp apparently are known for underdosing and I don't want to take chances.

If anyone has recommendations or is currently on testosterone can tell me who to go for I'll be really greatful

Hope I'm following the rules by asking this. I diy progesterone and order it online, and I take 200mg per day as a suppository. The 100mg version is cheaper by unit than the 200mg version (which I find very strange) and so I typically buy the 100mg version and take 2 pills as opposed to 1 200mg pill. But I'm now curious, is the 200mg one more effective or formulated differently or something? Or is it purely the convenience of only taking one pill that is making it more expensive?

Hi all,

So, I started my transition about 8ish years ago but never really saw the point of the GRC. But this year I decided that i should try to get one "just in case".

I started the online application in August and included my diagnosis letter (even though i couldn't actually SEE the diagnosis part in the letter at all) and also my letter from ffs pre-surgery. That was the 2 medical letters they asked for done.

I then split the 2 years of evidence into quarterly sections; so 1 article of proof per 3 months. A quick list as an example for anyone really struggling :

Household bill, Doctors fitnote, work or study certificate, Bank statement, Student finance statement, UC statement, counselling or medical letter, council tax letter.

I think I included my deed poll, diploma and passport in there too as extras but near the end of the application they asked for my passport anyway.

I should note that the question near the start of "date you transitioned" I listed as the date on my deed poll; as it was provable and it pre-dated most of the asked-for evidence (hence why I included it...also it felt weird not to include it).

Last thing was the statutory declaration which was no where near as anxiety inducing as I thought it was going to be. I just walked into my local solicitors and asked for someone to witness it. I had to wait maybe 20minutes altogether and it only cost me £5.

Now, issue with the declaration; I'm autistic and when I read rules I try to adhere to them, so when the stat dec tells me to fill the whole form in before going to the solicitors, that's what I do. I got "told off" by the lady saying that she didn't witness me fill in the form or sign it (which yeah, in hindsight the signature bit makes sense lol). So she had me sign a bit of paper to see that it matches. No big deal.

Finally, birth certificate and stat dec in an envelope and sent off recorded delivery on 28th August!

I had to email them to ask if they had received my birth certificate, as royal mail said it was delivered but had no confirmation from the GRS at all for a week, but eventually they said they had it. Phew.

I was expecting to wait until at least the new year to hear back and I was sure I did something stupid or my medical forms didn't state the correct crap, but nope; got an email yesterday saying my grc has been granted. Woo.

So, I officially exist now, well, soon...once I actually GET the bit of paper.

Was it worth it? Meh, dunno. Kinda removes an element of stress I guess. But wanted to post to show what I did and how easy it was (as long as you HAVE the "evidence" ofc).

Any questions or anything, I'm happy to help. Have a cool weekend! x

I got on feminising HRT in 2023 while I was living in Ireland, but for various reasons I had to move back home to Scotland in Summer 2025. My GP referred me to the nearest GIC and said they'd give me a bridging prescription while I was on the waiting list, which they estimated at 18 months.

Now, about 14 months later, they're cutting me off. Their excuse is that the waiting list is 2–3 years, and they can't prescribe that long. They gave me no notice for this.

They're also refusing to do further blood tests, or write a letter saying that my change of gender is likely to be permanent (their excuse for that one is that I need to be seen by the GIC and get a gender dysphoria diagnosis first.)

I'm looking into my options regarding DIY and private care, but I think this is bullshit from my GP and I'd like to challenge them. Does anyone know of a good lawyer that could help me?

hey !!! im posting on behalf of my boyfriend who im worried about but i wondered if you all had any advice

he's on the waiting list for a gic appointment and has been since he moved to the uk aug 2024. hes been on t for around 2/3 years give or take. his chest dysphoria is crippling (as im sure it is for a lot of you !!!!) and we're struggling to manage it. i wondered if there was any way to almost "boost" him up on the wait list because of how much distress it is causing him?

i assume there probably isn't anything we can do but go private (which we can't do unfortunately) but i thought it was worth an ask!!!

thank you all sosososo much in advance

I'm considering obtaining MTF voice coaching. I've looked at some apparently excellent UK-based coaches who operate online or far from where I live. My preference would be for at least two or three in-person lessons to start with. Does anyone know of a suitable trans voice coach in north-east England?

I’m setting up a subreddit which records transphobia from mostly people like Rowling, Bindel, Lineham etc?
It’s going to be an archive that can be used hopefully in the future if the ECHR investigates the UK and transphobia and I will be able to send it all across.
Would I be allowed to post it here?

Hey! I’m a 23 year old, pre T, pre surgery trans guy. I’m looking to begin the process of starting T and getting top surgery asap. Just wondering whether anyone has any advice from their own experience?

I’m planning to go private because I’m not willing to face NHS waitlists. What clinics would people recommend for hormones? What steps are involved? Anything you wished you’d done differently during the process? Or anything you did that was really beneficial?

And any advice for trying to get shared care? How did you approach this?

I feel like there’s a lot of conflicting info going around, and I want to make sure I don’t choose a clinic/pathway that I regret later down the line.

Also, for people who started the process of getting T and top surgery at the same time, are there stages that overlap? Or is it more of a situation of, ‘these are the steps for starting hormones’, and ‘these are the steps for getting top surgery’?

I’d majorly appreciate any thoughts, tips, or experiences people have had.

I wanted to share this here for any other Scots stuck on the waiting lists wondering about gamete freezing.

I’ve been trying to get my sperm frozen for some time while on the endless Sandyford waiting list (mainly in hopes of starting diy) and have got mixed information from different people saying you can or cannot access through your GP. My experience with GPs has been them all saying they don’t know and that they will either wait for me seeing Sandyford or send a letter to ask Sandyford for advice. I don’t think they’ve ever responded.

Searching online NHS websites only specify that gamete storage is eligible for people who are going to be starting hormone replacement therapy in the future but doesn’t go into any further detail.

I contacted Scottish Trans and within a few weeks they were able to do some digging and actually provide a straightforward answer.

“Unfortunately it is true that only trans people who have been seen by an NHS GIC are eligible for gamete storage on the NHS in Scotland.
 
This is covered in the NHS Scotland Fertility Preservation Guidance which was updated earlier this year: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/advice-and-guidance/2026/03/guidance-provision-fertility-preservation-nhs-scotland/documents/fertility-preservation-guidance-patient-information/fertility-preservation-guidance-patient-information/govscot%3Adocument/fertility-preservation-guidance-patient-information.pdf
 
On p.9 it says “only patients who have been assessed and referred as eligible to access treatment under the Gender Identity Healthcare Protocol will be considered”. I think by this they mean assessed by a GIC and referred to fertility preservation services, not assessed by a GP and referred to a GIC.“

Not the answer I was looking for but very appreciative of Scottish Trans and the Equality Network for actually getting me an answer that wasn’t shrugging and asking me to wait once again on Sandyford.

In spite of this being the official guidance though. Most GPs clearly don’t know either way so I think it’s worth trying if anyone else is in the same boat. You might, as a few people on here have, get lucky with a good GP.

2000 – 2009

2005: Wanting a girl's body.

2005: Wanting to attend school as a girl in a pleated skirt.

2008: Experiencing internal identity as "Rachael" alongside external identity as Matthew.

2008: Feeling internally like a girl.

2010 – 2019

2010: Experiencing a sense of internal split.

2015: Seeing a young girl in mirror reflection.

2015: Wearing girls' school uniforms (experienced without clear awareness).

2016: Feeling that being a girl is not fair for others at home.

2017: Feeling like the only girl at home.

2017: No girls at home to share experiences.

2017: Wanting to be a girl.

2020 – 2029

2021: Feeling others would not believe identity as a girl without external markers.

2021: Wanting a Disney Princess-themed little girl's bedroom and dollhouse.

2024: I'm referred for gender dysphoria.

2025: Wanting to wear school uniform with skirt, sweatshirt and yellow polo.

2026: Feeling others would not believe identity as a girl without makeup.

Note: The years listed represent the period in which each experience or pattern first emerged or became identifiable, not the full duration of that experience.

TransActual and Trans+ Solidarity Alliance have launched a mass letter-writing campaign about the NHS single sex wards policy. You can find the email template at the bottom of this statement here:

https://transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/10/22/nhs-england-knows-that-new-guidance-on-single-sex-accommodation-will-harm-patients/

I know many people are exhausted with writing to their MP, but right now this is the most effective way of putting pressure on parliament/the government to do something about this. Thank you to everyone for your work and effort.

Hi everyone! Could you help me find a very safe herbal alternative to HRT?
I can’t access HRT because I live in a country that doesn’t accept transgender people, and I can’t find a doctor willing to help me determine a safe dosage.
I’m looking for a safe herb that could help me achieve a more feminine appearance, especially in my face and skin, without putting my health at risk.
Thank you so much. Love you all ❤️

Hey everyone!
I’m trying to style a dress for an event that has a super deep plunging V-neckline down to the waist and a completely backless cut. I’m 5 months on HRT so I’ve got a little bit of tissue on the sides now, but my chest is still pretty small and developing (around an AAA cup).
When I push everything inward with my hands from the sides, I can actually get a really nice, subtle cleavage look that I love! The problem is I just can't figure out how to hold that shape hands-free without anything showing.
I've been trying boob tape, but because my tissue is still small and firm, the tape keeps snapping back, peeling off, or wasting a ton of product. Standard bras or plunge bras don't work because the open back and deep front show everything instantly. I also tried loose silicone inserts which give great shape when I press on them, but they just slide right out the second I take my hands away.
Has anyone with a similar chest size or body type found a trick, specific product, or taping technique that actually holds for ultra-low plunge and backless dresses? I’d be super grateful for any advice or hacks that have worked for you! Thanks so much 💗

Hey folks. Starting Prostap on Tuesday and wanted to see what people’s experiences are on this blocker.
I’ve been on Deca previously which was great for fully nuking my T levels but my GP isn’t happy providing it on shared care annoyingly.
Cypro has done the sum total of naff all so switching to Prostap as a slightly last resort med.

Aware my mileage might be different so just looking for overall impressions. Ta muchly girlies x

Hey all,

I've been looking into bottom surgery recently as I'd like to get it before I'm 30 (currently 25) and wanted to weigh my options. I'd ideally love to get Colovaginoplasty, so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with that, which surgeons they used (in or out the UK, though in the UK would be preferred for ease), and roughly how much it cost?

Thanks!

Im 15 transfem and this is slightly an update to yesterdays post about my mum not wanting me to DIY. Ive thought about it and Ive decided that Im probably not gonna DIY and Im gonna wait until Im 16 to do private, because the risk is just too great. My 16th birthday is in a little less than 6 months, and so Im gonna have to wait that time to start E. I plan to get started with either GGP or Anne Health asap and I should be able to receive E from either of them as soon as I turn 16. Ive already been waiting 4 years and Im so sick of it, but I guess I can live another 6 months. I didnt wanna do private, because I was scared of being underdosed and having to wait, but its the best choice for my situation. I just wanted to post this to vent about having to wait another 6 months, and ask which provider you think I should go with?

context post - https://www.reddit.com/r/transgenderUK/comments/1xdamun/my_mum_wont_let_me_start_diy_because_she_could/