How do I prove I have gender dysphoria?
In teens and adults, a diagnosis requires at least two of these traits:
- Certainty that their gender doesn’t match with their physical body.
- Strong desire to be rid of their genitals and other sex traits.
- Deep urge to have the sex characteristics of the gender with which they identify.
- Strong want to be a different gender.
How do I get approved for testosterone?
Take your therapist letter to either a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Endocrinologist. If you’re unsure what doctor in your area will prescribe T, your local planned parenthood or gender clinic should be able to assist with a referral (or they me able to see you).
What are my pronouns?
She, her, hers and he, him, his are the most commonly used pronouns. Some people call these “female/feminine” and “male/masculine” pronouns, but many avoid these labels because, for example, not everyone who uses he feels like a “male” or “masculine.” There are also lots of gender-neutral pronouns in use.
How can I test my testosterone levels at home?
Testosterone home-testing kits are also available from companies such as LetsGetChecked. They use your saliva to test your hormone levels. After taking the test, you’ll send your sample to a laboratory for testing. You can purchase a test kit online from LetsGetChecked here.
Can a parent decide what counts as being trans?
The bottom line is that you’re not the one who gets to decide what counts as being trans, not even as the parent of a child this young.
What should I do if I’m wondering if I am transgender?
Acknowledge that you are curious. If you are seriously wondering whether or not you might be transgender, you’re probably not fully gender conforming. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are transgender, but it could. It may also mean that you are gender variant in another way. Ask yourself why you are curious.
How do I know if I am transgender or gender variant?
This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are transgender, but it could. It may also mean that you are gender variant in another way. Ask yourself why you are curious. If it’s persistent discomfort with your assigned gender, or attraction to the image of yourself as a different gender, you may be transgender.
How do I talk to my child about being trans?
Listen with an open mind and heart. A child who is listened to, whose sense of self is respected, is a healthy child, trans or not. Is he “really” trans? is a question I would set aside. This moment represents a test for you, no matter how the question of gender plays out for your child over time.