Guide
Hormones
Hormones are chemicals that carry meanings for the internal structures of the body, and are used to regulate the behaviour and physiology of organs and tissues. they are the main way that the body controls its own composition and functioning, and can be produced internally as well as consciously managed by supplements such as insulin, which help to transform the bare state of the body into one more capable, resilient, or otherwise suited to a persons wants or needs.
this website is dedicated to information about cross-sex hormones, which are hormones that change the sex characteristics of the body. like insulin, these hormones often greatly increase a persons quality of life, and otherwise increase the bodily autonomy of all, by transforming a 'natural' given into something that could at any moment be modified or negated. it should also be noted that these hormones have a number of functions outside of hormone replacement therapy,
there are two main hormones, estrogen and testosterone, that come in a variety of forms according to their methods of administry. there are also a number of other hormones that serve other purposes, but this range will be discussed after outlining the two most significant hormones for diy
Estrogen
The hormone Estrogen will produce effects in the body that correspond to the female sex. This hormone affects the material components of the body, more than its action or behaviors, so while it tends to produce a particular body it can be taken by anyone who desires these effects, and as such is not only for those who consider themselves women, or even feminine. these effects include
Testosterone
The hormone Testosterone
Forms
(this section is crucial to get right)
DIY
Acquring and using hormones yourself, rather than relying on external providers, increases your bodily autonomy and freedom, and avoids power distributions that are notorious for mistreatment and abuse. Given the proper understanding, diy offers better and safer treatment than offical routes for hrt, whose doctors are often practically and theoretically misinformed greatly, even to the extent of having no training in this area. Through diy, transgender people are able to create networks of information and treatment that are run in the interest of each other.
Concerns
Many people may already be open to the idea of diy, but are unsure about whether it is right for them or have a number of other concerns. Before adressing these very legitimate concerns, it is worth adressing one illigitimate concern. many people are either put off diy, or delaying starting, because they feel they lack the knowledge necessary for safe and effective treatment, or else implicitly doubt the possibility of starting. to these, i only want to say that a vast number of people are already on diy hrt, myself included, and that you can start. if the endless choices available seem daunting, you can begin with any vial that you trust and source needles
