DIY HRT: Everything I Can Legally Tell You

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As trans healthcare bans spread across the globe, many people are taking matters into their own hands by using unprescribed hormones bought in secret. Here's what you need to know.

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RESOURCES
Blood test guide (Gender Construction Kit) https://genderkit.org.uk/resources/bl...
Blood test guide (Trans Harm Reduction) https://transharmreduction.org/blood-...
Safer Hormone Injection Guide https://fenwayhealth.org/wp-content/u...
Comprehensive guide to feminizing HRT https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/T...
Comprehensive guide to masculinizing HRT https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/T...
Ongoing study on progesterone in the Netherlands: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
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CORRECTIONS + NOTES
✶ 36:48 Whether or not bicalutamide prevents hair loss is disputed. My impression is that it can prevent it somewhat, but not as well as other anti-androgens unless taken with finasteride.
✶ 41:20 Rectal administration of progesterone IS more effective. More info here: https://transfemscience.org/articles/...
✶ 42:38 Testosterone gel is applied to the skin once a day, not injected every 5-30 days. Forgot to change the text from the "injections" slide – yikes! Also, exposure is dangerous for cats.
✶ I didn't mention the possibility of using puberty blockers to suppress testosterone because, although theoretically possible, it's not widely done in DIY circles.

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CREDITS
Script editing by Talah
Set & lighting by Vic Mongiovi
Production help from Sasha Boudreau
Special thanks to Vin, Celina, Florence Ashley, Abigail Thorn, Esther, Sadie, and everyone else who gave feedback
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6:07 Why DIY?
11:36 Access & Laws
23:53 Safety
32:10 Medications
46:03 Ethics & Strategy