I’m beginning the process of starting to look for surgeons who can perform a Vaginoplasty in the SEQLD region. I don’t think I’d be able to afford the surgery alongside travel costs down to Melbourne or Sydney. If there are any please provide links to their websites. Thank you! :)
Hi so I'm Olivia 20 mtf and I was wondering if there is any tucking underwear that I could buy from Kmart or something that I can click and collect do that way no one in my family finds out
Following Tickle vs Giggle, NSW Premier Chris Minns came out as a bigoted transphobe suggesting that the NSW sex discrimination act ought to be rewritten to reflect, “biological differences.”
Using language that would be more expected among a Floridian Republican politician he said,
“If you’re born biologically male and you change your government certificates to be female, it will not mean that you can change from a male prison to a female prison.”
Now is not the time to get hopeless. Instead, write to your local MP emphasising his comments are incompatible with Labor values. Ask your MP explicitly if they will support trans rights and make clear that if Minns walks down this path his government will lose the preferences of the LGBTQ community so critical to winning in their metro holdings.
Make the consequences for walking this path crystal clear and start writing!
Hi all, I’m a new poster here but am really trying to look for help. I’m an early transition trans woman, currently looking to get onto HRT.
I live in Shepparton with Melbourne and Bendigo being the other closest cities. I have a supportive GP and Psychologist but they do not have the ability to prescribe me HRT.
Currently I’m looking for an endocrinologist with my GP doing their best to find me one that bulk bills and specialising in trans care. But unfortunately the options in Shepparton are basically none without turning to an expensive private women’s clinic. I’ve been referred to St Vincent’s Hospital Endo clinic but have been denied as they lack the service.
I was also recommended a GP at RMIT’s Medical hub in Melbourne but also learnt I’m seemingly not eligible for bulk billing there either…
Please help if you can fellow sisters, I’m just hoping to be pointed in the right direction 🥹 Of course, no good way won’t come without its own pains in the ass…
Hey all,
First time poster, pretty well what the title says.
I've literally just started feminising HRT (I'm on day 3 yay) and I'm looking for a bit of advice on maintaining safety and/or passing sooner.
I know passing isn't the be all and end all, and like many baby trans I'm probably over stressing about it. But I do feel that it comes from a very real place. I currently still present androgynous male to the large majority of people. I haven't broadly come out socially yet, just to some trusted friends.
I'm far too scared to start presenting fem in public. I live in Ballarat, which for a regional town is definitely more progressive than most (which is unfortunate) but it certainly isn't anywhere close to good. I find I feel significantly more comfortable dressing up and expressing myself when I get around Melbourne, and I'm planning to move there once my finances let me.
But right now they don't, and my job requires me to travel to other parts of regional Victoria (particularly Ararat and Stawell) on a frequent basis. These places are not particularly safe for trans or queer people, I find even presenting androgynous enby gets me weird looks or whack comments from time to time.
I understand I can "just boymode it" which sure is helpful, especially in very unsafe areas. But as time goes on I don't want to continue to present that way. I want to be able to live as my authentic self. It's frustrating how difficult that is. Has anyone got any passing tips to make it safer to exist in regional Victoria as my transition progresses?
Nice to meet you all :)
I want to permanently stop having a menstrual cycle so I never have to worry about it again even if I have to stop taking T and can’t access other ways e.g. mini pill for whatever reason. I have a chronic illness which increases the risk and healing time from surgeries so I’m looking for options which are as minimal on both as possible. The only option that has been raised to me in the past is endometrial ablation which I never hear anyone talk about and don’t know much about. I do not care about fertility.
Hi 58 m. All power to you legends.
I’m straight however due to a medical condition was on spironolactone for 4 years. Did any of you use this for trans meds as I had side effects that were well womanly?
edit: those outside of the electorate of kooyong are also welcome to share
Mods sorry if this is the wrong place but I have been in touch with my MP and I think this could be useful
I don't know what to title this, but Dr Monique Ryan the teal MP for Kooyong is apparently planning a speech in support of trans rights and against Angus Taylor's recent pledges in regards to ammending the sex discrimination act.
I have contacted her office and she is looking to incorporate stories and perspectives of transgender people. And I am trying to see if anybody is interested in sharing their thoughts, I think it is important to be proactive about opposing the coalition.
So I am looking for the perspectives of other trans people, especially those in her electorate. And of course it can all be deidentified.
ideally by end of week, wednesday next week is the cutoff.
The title says it all really and I hope that the trigger marking helps in case anyone else is starting out on T, I don't want you fretting this might happen to you.
I started on low dose T two months ago and have had no changes. No hair growth, voice changes, libido changes, or bottom growth. Nothing else either.
The most I can say might be attributable to the T are slight mood changes in that I'm a little quicker to get angry, my patience isn't as good, but that might just be because it's been two months and I'm feeling pretty sad about it at this stage.
I'm part of a research project for non-binary people taking low-dose T, so I'll be staying on this dose til that's done, and then talking to my endocrinologist in late June, but I'm afraid that two months at this dose with no effect might mean that even going to a higher dose may not do anything.
I'm really just saying this here to express my misery about this in a space with other trans people, because it took me years to get to a place where I was able to start on T, and to then end up with this non-outcome is so shitty. I'm trying to keep my chin up. I hope nobody else has had this happen, but if you did and if things ended up working out (or even if they didn't) I would like to hear from you if you're open to sharing.
So Im currently 17 in Queensland so I legally can’t get HRT through public health. That said, i typically go to a private clinic and my psychologist has sent a letter to the gp to tell her that I would like to discuss hormones. So I would like to know what it will realistically look like when I go back to the gp. Will I be able to get a direct prescription for hormones or will I need to do more before hand? Really just any information so that I have realistic expectations for the appointment once I have it.
As of today I am officially one year post op with Dr Simon Tsao !!
I do not have full feeling back across my chest, and it is unlikely that after the first year the nerve endings will heal to regain that sensation. (I was warned of this as a side effect and am still very happy with my surgery.)
In the last year I have only used simple moisturising lotions, I never used scar tape. I would moisturise daily with a 3+ minute scar massage (per scar) as a form of scar care. Back in February I did start using Strataderm, I’m not sure whether or not it has made a difference to the appearance of my scars.
Overall I am really happy with my results, everything I am not fully satisfied with is only to do with known side effects or ailments (such as scar noticeability, loss of sensation, etc). The past year I have been nothing but grateful for my top surgery.
Feel free to ask any questions, I’ll answer them to the best of my ability 😊
I was put on cyprotenone but I keep getting high ggt, alt, ast or liver enzymes and feel very sick. I come off of it last november 2025
this is my recent blood work:
100mg estradiol implant?
do you think i need spironolactone?
I made a post last night in r/ftm and the advice I got was helpful but I think I’ll get better advice here. Here’s the post:
I’m 21 ftm (he/him), I’ve been on T for 2 years and I live in Australia, this is just a quick post because I want some input.
I was talking with my (cisgender) doctor today about something else but I let them know I’d be back in couple days to discuss getting a referral (which I’ve been told I need from them) for an appointment with a top surgeon. They told me I was a bit young and they’d prefer I’d be 25 to do it, I questioned them and to sum it up I said ‘no I’m getting it done I won’t be waiting any longer when this effects my daily life’. The clinic I went to when I started transitioning gave me the name of a surgeon and after 6 months on T really encouraged me to book in to get it done so I don’t know why my doctors opinion would be so different?
I’m going back on Friday to get the referral but I’m just perplexed, they’re an amazing doctor in every other way and this surgery is something I’ve wanted since I was 14. I’m sick of binding and not feeling comfortable going to the beach with my mates, I just want this to go well and now I’m riddled with anxiety that she won’t help me on this path.
Like I said I’m just asking for your inputs on this but also what would you do in this situation?
(I’m planning on contacting my psych today for a referral and just talking with her abt this situation, any advice on what to do to in this situation would be really helpful thanks guys 🙏)
I am moving back to Melbourne after quite a while in remote WA and would need to get a new GP.
Would need to be trans friendly and definitely not the type that would ask for sex at birth bs that is being pushed lately.
Any suggestions?
would they see if i had tampons in?? im honestly stressing so much. they have to click the "woman" option anyways when the male one doesnt work or flags stuff which is humiliating enough.
Hello my darlings,
My name is Genevieve (Kinnie is my nickname). I'm 35, I live in Melbourne, I've been transitioning since August 2024.
Before I go further, I just want to say - NO CHASERS OR CIS MEN. If any of you disgusting creeps try to reach out to me you will be instantly blocked so don't even bother, I'm here for my Trans kin ❤️
Now that's out of the way, a little about me.
I'm a writer, I recently completed my first Urban Supernatural/Fantasy novel back in March. I'm a Graphic Designer, a Musician - I used to play guitar but I don't so much anymore and I also used to refurbish them. I like folding origami, I am very much into Anime, I'm a huge movie geek (Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, etc.), I'm an animal lover through and through (mainly cats, I used to have two black kitties but they have since passed). I'm an Eclectic Witch and a very spiritual person, into Astrology and Crystals and Tarot and everything in between. I'm a fire sign (see if you can guess which one hehe), I love going on road trips and coffee dates and visiting my favourite bookstores and crystal shops. I collect Yu-Gi-Oh cards (currently have over 800. I know, I'm a huge nerd haha).
I enjoy playing video games but I don't have my own console anymore, my primary love languages are Acts of Service and Physical Touch, my personality type is INFJ-A, I enjoy DIY crafts, I listen to all kinds of music but mainly Metal, Trance, Hardstyle, Techno, Classical, Epic Orchestral, it really depends on how I'm feeling at the time. I love cooking and coming up with new recipes (Pinterest is my kryptonite when it comes to that sort of thing). Did I mention I love coffee? I'm like addicted to the stuff its ridiculous XD
Anyway that's enough about me, I hope to connect with like-minded individuals and make new friends, my DMs are open but comment on my post first before reaching out to me, I'd love to hear from you all. Take care, be safe, and remember - you are all so amazing n___n
Hello everyone!
I was wondering if any other trans masc people have undergone hysterectomy in VIC; and have any recommendations for surgeons?
I will happily go private, however my referral to a recent specialist was refused based on ‘non disclosed reasons’ (we know what that means).
I’m in a bit of a sticky spot where unfortunately this has become (not to be dramatic) a life or death situation, which my regular doctors understand and agree on, and are doing everything they can to support me.
I’m needing care ASAP - so if anyone has successfully undergone a hysterectomy and have recommendations for good, respectful, preferably quick surgeons, I’d love to hear.
:)
after ages of convincing my dad to sign the consent form to start testosterone as a minor, he finally agreed (begrudgingly, it seems). next Tuesday, I go back to the GP who told me last time I saw her that as soon as she gets that consent form, she can prescribe it. I had my blood test done last week as she requested also.
we talked about my options for administering T last week and we agreed on reandron. my only question is, when I’m prescribed T, what happens after that? I mean, does she just have testosterone lying around or something? do I have to go to a pharmacy with the prescription, get it, bring it to her on our next appointment and then it gets administered? does she order it in and I have to wait for our next appointment to get it administered?
I completely forgot to ask her this at our last appointment when she told me she’d prescribe as soon as the consent form is signed and given to her, mainly because I didn’t actually think my dad would sign it because of his refusal for years.
so, yeah. what’s the timeline after getting prescribed?
nsw btw if it matters
