r/TransUK

New KCSIE 2026 is widely considered unsafe for trans youth. Rights of those are being violated by: active parental involvement and outing, restrictions on using opposite-sex facilities, erasure of intersex minors, who do not fit binary criteria. This petition suggests reviewing and editing guidance.
Recent KCSIE guidance does not adequately protect transgender and intersex students, by violating their rights, and using their vulnerability. We urge the DfE and UK government to revise it to respect students’ gender identities, support use of chosen names and pronouns, provide safe and appropriate access to facilities, and explicitly prevent non-consensual outing of trans students, including parents, who may not be supportive. This would protect privacy, dignity and equality for every pupil.

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I’m a Transman who’s taking Nebido testosterone with NHS Welsh GC for about 2 years

Recently I’ve been thinking about having a biological baby.

If I was to ask to stop testosterone for this will they stop me having access to testosterone in the future?
I’m only worried as I had waited years for HRT and I cannot chance not being given it if I decide to stop to have a baby

i just saw a sticker on a bin that said "girldick does not exist". purple and green text on black background. i was in too much of a rush to get a picture, so i want to know if anyone else has seen any, specifically around the southeast london area

I've googled a lot about HRT and still am unsure with who to go with, currently not at home so can't look aty options properly but I remember gendergp and gendercare (of the top of my head). I know gendergp doesn't work well with the NHS but I tired them 5 yrs ago now and absolutely nothing so just looking on what I should do or who I should go with as I can't wait much more. (I am a broke uni student as well which should be considered)

hi everyone! i was assessed for autism before my name was legally changed, and it has both my deadname and my name + pronouns on there. i have to use that old diagnosis report as supportive evidence for disability accomodations. i'd obviously prefer not to out myself and reveal my deadname every time i have to get disability accomodations, but i have no idea if there's actually anything i can do? anyone else had experience with this?

i'm in scotland, was assessed via healios through cahms, if it matters. thanks!

Hiya all, I am a (24) trans female hoping to start my estrogen mono-therapy with Imago next week, assuming the bloods go well!

My initial appointment is on Thursday so I am trying to get as much ready as possible for then so I can start ASAP.

Assuming this is not an annoying question that's been asked a million times, how did everyone go about acquiring their initial blood tests ready for the endo appointment outside of the NHS? I will be going to a clinic or pharmacy etc to get these done and NOT drawing it myself (sorry not sure if this is obvious to state and don't want to be banned already).

...Are there separate tests that I will need to purchase?

The criteria for Imago feminizing HRT are:

• Full blood count (white blood cells, red blood cells, haemoglobin, platelets, haematocrit, mean corpuscular volume )
• Liver Function tests (ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin)
• Fasting glucose 
• Urea and electrolytes/ Kidney panel (Creatinine, eGFR, Urea, Potassium, Sodium) 
• Lipids /cholesterol panel (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL)
• Blood pressure reading, height, weight (I already should have this on record due to ADHD meds but kept this here in case it's useful for anyone else?)
• Prolactin (PRL)
• Testosterone and Estradiol (Total Testosterone and E2)

 

Any advice very much appreciated as I am completely at a wall with accessing this part... I have tried using google all night and really do need a hand.

Thank you so much :)

Hi, i have a question if anyone knows anything about this.

So I’m biologically female but i had my gender marker legally changed and my birth certificate etc is all male now. I live in Germany btw. Im trying to apply for a fiance visa to the UK to marry my cis male partner.

I know my gender marker will not be recognised in the UK, but does anyone know if it could become a problem or if it will just be regarded as if it didn’t exist? I don’t mind being gendered female as I’ve basically detransitioned.

I’ve also tried to change my marker back but it’s a problem because I want to keep my new name, but in German law that’s not possible, I’d have to revert to my old name. So there’s been a delay with that, I’m hoping i could eventually revert to female with a female version of my new name, but so far no progress.

I’m just scared I’ll have problems with my visa and marriage because of this incongruity with my marker and biological sex. Does anyone have any experience with this? Should i apply with a male gender on forms etc but explain in a document that I’m actually female?

Thanks!

Ps i don’t think there actually is a gender marker in my EU id, I’m not sure about my passport. Id have to double check.

Wondering whether if anybody has experience with getting a nipple reduction as part of their top surgery on the NHS? To be clear it is to get the height of the nipple reduced, I know the areola is usually reduced.

I’ve been in 3-4 pharmacy’s today in hopes of purchasing the needles I need to take my testosterone but no where sells them and I really don’t know where to look, online I’ve seen 30 gauge’s but I’d prefer 25-27 so it’s less discomforting to inject and faster to since I’m terrified of needles yet don’t want gel due to sensory issues.

Would appreciate any help of where to find them whether online or in person, I live in Manchester so anywhere around there would be great.

Im struggling so much

I want to start testosterone but I need alot of money i do have a plan which is to get enough money for the forst month then get a job as I will be over 16 by then and can get a job

I need to earn a extra £33 a week to meet my goal I might start dog walking (£8 for 45 minutes and £10 for an hour )and washing cars (£15-£20 for interior and exterior)o also already earn £22.50

i keep getting mixed answers for places when im trying to plan and im getting really stressed

I hate myself so much and my family hates me to the piont im ready to just end it all ( i do have a plan for my future) but this is the most hopeless ive ever felt because my family keep making me feel small ive already been told off twice before 10am I get told off for doing nothing at this piont. ive been out for 4 months when I finally relised I can do this and I can be myself because they told me it was wrong and hated it hence why I didnt think being trans was a good thing but its one of the best feeling when im anywhere other then my house as i get treated properly whereas my family treat me like a monster and everything get blamed on me and then I get told off again.

Any advice would be great im struggling so much now and im stuck here for 2 years but I wouldn't be surprised if I have to live somewhere else or I move in with my mum again

What kind of underwear do i wear that covers up my front area

I've recently come to realise I'm trans MTF and I'd like to start HRT within the next 12 months, so NHS isn't really an option. I'm 21, by the way.

How can I get on HRT relatively affordably in a way that's financially sustainable long term? I have a LOT more disposable income right now than I will in 2 years time. There's a lot of different private clinics and also DIY is a consideration as well, but safety is a big concern for me. I want to make sure I'm getting the right doses/levels for every stage of my journey, and also that there's no health complications too.

I know that gendergp is cheapest but I've heard it's quite controversial and after looking into it I get the impression I'd be left in the dark regarding dosages, blood tests etc. And I'd have no advice on whether I'd benefit from t blockers and which one to go with.

I think it's important context that I have VERY little experience with navigating healthcare in general. I don't even know the name of my GP or how that whole thing even works. I've only seen him once and I've not received any actual medical care since I was like 10 years old. I don't even know how to make a GP appointment or what you're allowed to make an appointment for. So yeah, important context if the topic of shared care or NHS blood tests come up. I have no idea how my doctor would even take that.

Can anyone more experienced and knowledgeable than me give some insight? I know pretty much all there is to know about the changes from HRT but what should I know about the health/medical side of it? And what would be the most suitable path for me? Thanks :)

I'm aware the NHS waiting list for diagnosis/hormones/etc is meant to be crazy long, but I was wondering if the general consensus was that it's best to get referred and put on the waiting list first OR seek private help and once established with hormones on that to get added to the waiting list?

Apologies if it's a stupid question. I would like to get the ball rolling also don't have the best finances so would prefer to go private for as little time as possible.

Looking for folks who're already using gendergp. I'm wondering how much does it come out to monthly when it's all said and done? Anyone willing to give me a break down from personal experience, I'd appreciate it.

Hi guys ! I’m looking for advice for finding access to HRT.

I’m 22 , since I was 13 up until 19 I was apart of the gender services at Sandyford in Glasgow.

I’ve had a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and when I turned 18 I went on testosterone for 8 months.
However at the time of me going on T a lot of personal stuff was happening, I wasn’t in a safe environment at home, I had lost someone in the family and my mental health was tanked due to a lot of stuff. I had to come off of T and pretty much detransition socially due to an unsafe family environment,

but now that I am 22 and living alone I feel safe enough to continue my transition. A couple of weeks ago I got my GP to re-refer me to Sanford and i am very much aware of the waiting times.
But I feel stunted in my transition, and I’m trying to find ways to get back on testosterone without having to wait years just to be seen by the Sandyford gender clinic.

Does anyone have any advice on how I could get back on testosterone considering I already have my gender dysphoria diagnosis and been on it previously? Even if it’s private?

(Please don’t be rude in the comments, I’m aware of the wait times for the NHS. And I know I don’t have any special treatment even if I was previously a patient before etc.)

Fantastic analysis of the Féile dispute by a Manchester-based Trans historian.