After many years I’m finally trying to move toward transitioning ,but there’s just so much to do that I don’t really know where or even how to start.

I fear that going directly into HRT without doing anything else before will just make things harder. That I should get laser or voice training first or I don’t know what else. I fear that doing it “wrong” will just make me feel awful and despite the mirror even more and push me back further into the “I don’t need it” thing.

I also have no idea of what is the current standard for HRT or what to expect and whenever I find myself thinking all of these I end up just not looking for doctors or more info.

Any help?

  • alternategait@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 days ago

    I am not trans, but have several friends. Every single one (who wants it) wishes they did HRT earlier (as early as possible). The one thing that I could imagine taking somewhat out of order is body hair removal. Estrogen tends to make your skin more sensitive. Both laser and electrolysis are unpleasant. If you’re delaying for some reason, and feel like you’d be happy or comfortable with less body hair no matter what, I could imagine doing that first.