Female to Male Transsexual Information

Q.   I am an 18 F2M. I am just starting out with therapy, and have been living as a male for a year. I am starting college this year as a male, in the male dorms, the whole nine yards. I have a great therapist, good friends and a wonderfully supportive girlfriend...but i am worried about the financial strain of transitioning. Hormones are my first step and hopefully that will be within 3 to 4 months. I have no idea how much they cost. Can you give me an estimate? I have to pay for college, and my parents are not too willing to shell out the money for surguries and/or hormones. But I need them. I have had 18 years of HECK! I am not going to wait much longer.?

Response by Chrysalis

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A. Congratulations; it seems that you have done some serious planning for the future. I am not certain of the cost of male hormones but if it is anywhere near that of estrogen you should budget about a $100.00 or more per month for the cost of them. Shop around until you find a pharmacy that you feel will give you the best price. If your doctor is willing to teach you how to inject the hormone you could save the cost of an office visit each time you are due for a shot.

Good Luck on your journey and remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Chrysalis