difference between a transgender and a transsexual

[maddygirl]

Indeed, Mac's post and Jamie's are great! But tell me, guys, couldn't Lily take only androgen blockers, to avoid becoming more masculine, until she makes a definite choice on what to do after?

Just taking an androgen blocker without estrogen for an extended period of time isn't healthy either, because the person would essentially be blocking all sex hormones. This can lead to osteoporosis, among other things.

[VictoriaVeil]

Nicely put Krissy... succinct and to the point

The Umbrella Analogy continues!!!!!! yahhhhheeeee!

[danthepoetman]

Just taking an androgen blocker without estrogen for an extended period of time isn't healthy either, because the person would essentially be blocking all sex hormones. This can lead to osteoporosis, among other things.

I see. Thanks, Maddy. So if I understand properly, it's no use for her to do so. It would kill her sex drive and make the desicion even more difficult to take, I suppose...

[MacShreach]

Indeed, Mac's post and Jamie's are great! But tell me, guys, couldn't Lily take only androgen blockers, to avoid becoming more masculine, until she makes a definite choice on what to do after?

In the short term, yes, this is exactly what many doctors now prescribe for young transgirls. Kim Petras is a very famous example. However as Maddy said, you do need the hormones so in this particular application, you're only buying a respite, giving the young people time to consider and consult before taking further steps.

As I said, the therapy for a transwoman who is travelling all the way to SRS is very well established and has both low risk and high success rates. Therapy for a person who wishes to remain in an intermediate condition is not so well developed. That will change, however, as medicine catches up.

[GroobyKrissy]

Awww, I want an ass from krissy!

You had me at glasses. That is a stunning picture of you .

[natina]

ALL Cd's,TV's,ts,dq etc or TG

IT JUST MEANS YOUR " GENDER" is different then the regular male

a feminine male is a transgender or a demasculinized male is a transgender