• AVincentInSpace@pawb.socialEnglish
    9·
    2 days ago

    I’m not opposed to it because it’s illegal, I’m opposed to it because sweet mercy you are going to poison yourself

  • Hellfire103@lemmy.caEnglish
    992·
    4 days ago

    I swear, if I hear about another openly queer (and also non-TERF) person opposing DIY HRT in the current sociopolitical climate, I am going to owe my landlord for minor property damages.

    i.e. I am going to bang my head against a wall until I break through to the other side.

    • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      103·
      4 days ago

      I don’t oppose DIY HRT in the slightest, I just wish that when people are talking about it there was a little more acknowledgment that DIY is a LOT more dangerous (legally) for people using testosterone.

      There’s a lot of ‘just buy it online!’ which makes sense for estrogen, because as far as I know the only risk of importing that for personal use in the US is it getting confiscated by customs. In comparison testosterone is a schedule III drug, in the same class as ketamine and opium. Just possessing it without a prescription is a crime, and if someone even has more than a 30 day supply in some states they can end up in prison.

      Tl;dr: DIY good, testosterone laws bad, please keep us trans men and trans mascs in your thoughts 😔

      • TexasDrunk@lemmy.world
        28·
        4 days ago

        I always wondered about FtM DIY because of that. I know there are bodybuilder sites and overseas sites for it and generally people aren’t getting prosecuted for having it. It just seems like something they’ll start prosecuting in order to get to trans folks.

      • SpikesOtherDog@ani.social
        25·
        4 days ago

        Am getting old cis man. Wish I could share the natural extra testosterone that causes testosterone-based problems. Best I can do is a high 5 for the bros. I’ll bring it every time.

        PS I know nothing about anyone’s stash of testosterone they keep in their old prescription bottles.

    • BreadOven@lemmy.world
      32·
      4 days ago

      I just wish it didn’t come down to having to DIY your HRT. It saddens me greatly.

      I’d be against it solely for the reason that it’s safer when following an actual medical professional. But again, I’m saddened that it’s not an option for so many people in other countries (I’m not American).

      But I guess if your government won’t support you, DIY is your only other option.

    • weeeeum@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      4 days ago

      There are valid health concerns with it. Oftentimes it’s not inspected or approved by the FDA, and you are usually injecting it straight into your bloodstream. There are also conditions, that may have not yet been diagnosed that could make taking additional hormones dangerous.

      Just be very well read concerning the literature, make sure you understand your body well (underlying conditions, potentially hereditary conditions too), ask for medical advice and try your best to buy from a reputable source or source FDA approved drugs.

  • Alice@beehaw.org
    22·
    3 days ago

    Then you have the opposite end of the spectrum, people who don’t want you to talk about the legal risks because they think you’re trying to discourage them.

    Fight the power, but know what you’re doing. That’s how you minimize risk.

    • vonbaronhans@midwest.social
      23·
      3 days ago

      Unfamiliar with this particular discourse. Are they opposed to it because it’s illegal? Or are they worried that it’s dangerous because even most of us who did well in chemistry and biology in high school probably wouldn’t feel comfortable doing it ourselves or trusting unregulated strangers?

      • Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone
        13·
        2 days ago

        My initial concern is that HRT is a powerful substance requiring close monitoring by a doctor. Too much or too little can wreak havoc on your body. It’s a delicate balance. Now if you’re able to convince a doctor to monitor your levels and tell you if your dosage is correct, then I see no issue.

    • EmptySlime@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      6·
      3 days ago

      Idk I feel like this would be more of a Boardwalk Empire kind of situation or similar since you’ve got different products for the enterprise to push. You’ve got T, E, puberty blockers, possibly underground surgery centers, people needing fake documents.