Advice for starting HRT in Singapore

Hi i am from Singapore. There are two choices for doing this, by Dr Tsoi or by Dr Alex Fok. The former is a psychiatrist as well, and he is the step u need to be certified as gender dysphoric. Only when he has ascertained that (not difficult i assure u), then will u need to consider which route to continue - T jabs with him, or be referred to Dr Fok to continue ur jabs. Dr Tsoi only administers jabs himself. Dr Fok does that too, and allows u to buy vials and will teach u how to self inject, if u prefer. Regardless of which route u go, u have to go to Dr Tsoi first as Dr Fok will not see u without a letter (he isnt a psychiatrist but an endocrinologist). Good luck and hit me up if u need more help in this.

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Abused by another TransMan

I am a TransMan and I was emotionally, psychologically and sexually abused by another TransMan. I feel shame for allowing this to happen. But I know now abuse is abuse doesn’t matter how it’s done. and it’s not the survivors fault.

My doctor actually said this

My doctor said to me “oh sorry, I cannot give you a referral for a therapist so you can get your harmones, because it is against my religion.”

Where to get proper HRT for MTF in Singapore?

Where can i go in Singapore to get proper HRT treatment for MTF ? I need a doc that will monitor my hormones level and prescribe hormones according to that, will government endocrinologist do that ? are they allowed to ? I've been with Dr Tsoi for about a year now, he never asked for a test on my hormones level, i've been given a pretty low dose for a year now, 2mg estro 50mg spiro. I'm kinda getting worried that that does might not work good enough even tho there are changes. i have yet to see anyone with the same dose as me. it just feels like he's trying to placate me. i am very sure that i would be taking this road for the rest of my life, now i'm feeling really worried. Would really appreciate some help.

Trans healthcare

With all the political talks going in Singapore now, what i'm looking for is only healthcare, that includes trans. 

Too late for blockers?

I wanna get puberty blocker but I think it would be to late I'm 13 and I already have my breasts an period so I don't think those will be irreversible But I do think maybe it would stop my growth until I'm on T so maybe I could grow taller Sadly I can't get them because I'm still in the closet and doubting myself

How to transition in Singapore?

I recently stumbled upon a buzz feed article about Jamie Raines transition from T's. But I've did a small amount of research to get this in SG but there's very little resources available online. So if anyone can advise on how I can get thru to transition from female to male would be greatly appreciated.

[Singapore]

Healthcare

With all the political talks going in Singapore now, what i'm looking for is only healthcare, that includes trans. 

Transitioning in Singapore?

Hello I'm a transman that's not from singapore, I prefer to not disclose my country as the LGBT community here are not openly accepted. Wish to start my transition in singapore :-)

Currently pre-T and 20 years old, saw few posts here about Ts, just wondering how much will the T shots costs and will I have to go through psychologists in order to diagnose me before starting T?

Approximate prices will help me alot, thanks admin for posting this and for all your answers.

T recall

Anyone hear about the T gel and patch recall on TV? Get’s me scared that pellet injections will be defective. 

leg-lengthening?

I’ve seriously considered undergoing leg-lengthening surgery as part of my transition. I will be a six foot tall bearded soprano. #demiboygoals

jealousy

Confession: I'm so jealous of cis guys who can get testosterone for "low t" in a quick tip to the doctor, while I'm spending years trying to get on testosterone.

health screening

Conversation during pre-employment screening:
[I still have the body I'm born with, not on T either]

Doc: Are you on long term medication?
Me: No.
Inner voice: Does Testosterone count?

D: Have you had any major operation?
M: No.
IV: Does Mastectomy, Hysterectomy, Salpingo-oophorectomy, & Metoidioplasty count?

Then...
D: We'll do breast examination now. Please unhook your bra & lie on the bed.
IV: Huh? What bra?

I left the clinic feeling uneasy.

Endocrinologist in Singapore

Can anyone recommend a good endocrinologist in singapore that can help me with HRT ? I know private docs are really ex, is there any specific one that are cheaper as i am still schooling >< . also does government hospital still does HRT for transgenders. I have a psychiatric report if that is necessary 

how to start

How do i start my transition ? Where can i find an endocrinologist that would help me in singapore?

I am binding unsafely

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I am binding unsafely because my family doesnt support me being trans

I know it’s terrible to bind unsafely but I just am having really bad dysforia recently and it sucks
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Yo–stop.
What are you doing? Why are you justifying putting your life and health in danger? Wear a sports bra or two if it’s that bad, but you’re honestly just flat out being irresponsible.

Sorry for not sugar coating it but it needs to be said. You wouldn’t let your friend get away with “I know it’s awful to drink and drive all the time but I’m having such a hard time right now and don’t want other people to drive my car”. So why are you doing that to yourself?
-greymatters

All my life I've been told that I don't matter

I've been told countless times that my problems don't matter because I'm a white transguy. It's driven me to some very dark and often suicidal moments. (Don't worry, I do have help.) I get this from the trans community. I support awareness for all trans people, but whenever I'm told that my problems matter less than every other trans' issues, it drives me to not care and to hate people, which then makes me extremely sad. I'm not that kind of person but I feel driven to it by fellow trans people. 

 I've been told I don't matter all my life, and now everyone around me (those that I support) are also telling me I don't matter. Everyone tells me this. I'm told I'm not special as a trans person (because I'm white, not PoC) and I'm told I'm not discriminated against (b/c I'm white and b/c I'm a guy, not woman). I feel like I have no allies in my community, even though I support all trans people. 

Do not vacuum "it"

If you’re a transguy on t-

I know the growth downstairs is great. I know it might be tempting, just to see how it feels.

But do not, I repeat do not vacuum it. You will end up in pain and possibly be walking oddly for a few days….

(Maybe just a bit is fine. But if you see any bleeding at all just stop. Just. Don’t go any further.)

I can't afford top surgery and I'm stealth

i haven’t participated in any queer space like this in several years for a number of reasons, but i really want to put this out in the world in a place away from people who know me.

i can’t afford top surgery. i couldn’t afford T, and had to stop after only a year. I’m stealth with people who know me, but I don’t pass with strangers. Not to say that I need to, but it’d be nice.

Top surgery, though, has become necessary. I used to think I could wait, but I don’t think I can anymore. It’s been 6 years. I can’t breathe as deeply as I should, stand as straight as I should, and I don’t know if it’s from damage caused by binding or damage caused by having these particular tumors.

My partner asked me if I wanted to start a go-fund-me or something of the sort. Other guys have been very successful getting donations for surgeries, and surely our friends would want to help, or even strangers.

But I’m stealth with his family, my coworkers, and I *need* to stay that way. There’s no option there. Even if I did think people would want to help me, it’s just not possible.

And I hate it. But there’s nothing I can do.

For guys in Singapore

For SG guys, "MediShield Life" is going to kick in this year and it promises "Protection For All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, including the very old and those who have pre-existing illnesses." Does this mean we all can now qualify for health insurance within this scheme and won't be excluded automatically? Anybody in the insurance field can confirm?