Acknowledgements go to:- Dr Russell Reid - Dr Anne Lawrence - The London
Institute - The Gender Trust - Charing Cross Hospital Gender Unit -
Change - plus all those many others who have contributed here - A Special
Thank you
Are
you a transsexual ?  The
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Frequently-Asked
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own comprehensive FAQ which covers most matters effecting Transsexualism
Frequently-Asked
Questions Answered
by Dr Anne Lawrence (member of the Harry Benjamin International Gender
Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA - where she serves on the Standards of
Care Committee. Also a Ph.D. at the Institute for Advanced Study of
Human Sexuality,) Also
see:- An
introduction to Gender Dysphoria
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex Change
( but were
afraid to ask ! )
Information for MP's on Transsexuality (
A very good starter for everyone - PDF format )
Transsexuality
a comprehensive medical overview
An Interview with Dr.Russell Reid |
Bad
Press Stories | Site
Gossip | Press
Room | News
| TG
Articles
Some
General Transgender Information Sources
Transgendercare.com
|
Transgendercare.com
is the website of the Tampa Gender Identity Clinic. The well constructed
site is crammed full of medical and news information - a must to
visit. |
For
Female to Male Transgender information & Resources
go to Transboy
Resource Section
General Medical
Resources and online Tests
HORMONES
A
must for all TS's - what are the risks? - and how to be
very careful
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Hormones
|
| Male
-> Female and Female -> Male. The full explantion and gateway
to the best FAQ (in my opinion) on the web. |
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Hormones
essential information |
Hormone
Treatment in Transsexuals - A brilliant paper by Henk Asscheman,
M.D. and Louis J.G. Gooren, M.D. and which gives details of correct
doseages for M2F and F2M.
Where
can you purchase hormones without a prescription?
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|
More
Hormones |
Very
essential reading - courtesy Dr Russell Reid & Change. Like
everything else to do with the condition, HRT dosages in transsexualism
have received much discussion but very little tangible research,
other than by patients themselves. The information given in this
paper includes all available, relevant data from the pharmaceutical
industry plus data collected from people who take the medications.
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|
Transsexuality
a comprehensive medical overview |
A
good guide and including an explanation of what the effects of
hormone and anti androgen therapy will do together with doseages
required for MtF change. Essential reading. |
|
And
More Hormone Therapy |
| From
Dr Anne Lawrence. A full page of hormone links and information. |
|
Evanesce |
A
very popular herbal estrogen. Note - No reputable clinic that
I am aware of will recommend that herbal estrogens / phyto estrogens
are any form of direct replacement for the normal hormones prescribed
by your doctor under a course of treatment. Herbal estrogens /
phyto estrogens however can assist in a supportive role if used
properly. |
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Hormonal
Sex Reassignment |
The
author, Louis J. G. Gooren, reviews the relevant current literature
on the subject. He goes on to outline detailed treatment recommendations
for MTFs with estrogens and antiandrogens. He highlights side
effects and complications such as venous thrombosis, breast cancer
in individuals with a predisposing family history and the rare
incidence of prolactin producing tumors. |
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Medmarket |
MedMarket
is the premiere online medical search index—bringing together
physicians, purchasing agents, suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors
to facilitate a world-wide exchange of medical products and services. |
|
Natural
Progesterone and Women's Health |
In
order to accurately evaluate the effects of estrogen and Natural
Progesterone, on Menopause, PMS, Fertility, and Osteoporosis,
it is necessary to identify the sources of these two primary female
hormones. Distinguishing safe and natural progesterone and estrogens
from those that are foreign and carcinogenic will allow women
to make informed choices. This
information will help them to avoid the unwanted effects oflow
or no progesterone (Estrogen Dominance) and the subsequent unpleasant
symptoms associated with Menopause & PMS, the conditions of
infertility & osteoporosis. Other major disorders, including
breast cancer, stroke, osteoporosis & heart disease are also
caused by improper levels of estrogen and progesterone. |
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Suggested
Transgender Hormone Regimes |
| Very
useful information on what to take, how much to take and when to
take hormones. |
 |
There
is a much information on the Classifieds Board relating
to Hormones and reader experiences. You can also share
and exchange views with others. Take a visit there and
head to the board marked Transsexuals only.
Go
to Boards here
If
what you are looking for is not shown here go to the alphabetical
listing at the Library
Main Index
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ONLINE
PHARMACIES
A
great deal has been said about online pharmacies. There are few that
are reliable or who carry a complete range of medications for fast delivery
without any necessary prescriptions. All of those below are super site
pharmacies offering very large ranges of products including hormones.
All take credit cards and all despatch medications in plain wrapping
for total confidentiality. NONE REQUIRE A PRESCRIPTION
|
The
Hormone Boutique |
In
association with and administered by Pharmacy Network International
this is an integrated "hormone only" Pharmacy on this
website. Here you will find most hormones and anti androgens available
for online purchase. No prescriptions are required and the service
is fast and truly confidential. This page carries special offers
not available on the main Pharmacy Network hormone pages and is
totally geared for gender change products.
This
online Hormone Boutique is brought to you and administered by
Pharmacy Network International who are absolutely reputable and
the only internet pharmacy recommended by Crissy Wild. Crissy
Wild does not personally
sell any
of these medications.
If you are proposing to take hormones you should do so under professional
medical guidance even though no prescriptions are required to
purchase any of these products. These medications are the real
thing and not mimics or phyto estrogens and should be approached
with respect. If you are interested in the full range of over
400 pharmacy prescription medications or for any medication not
listed here you should visit the Pharmacy
Network website. |
|
Pharmacy
Network International |
This
is Pharmacy Network . The main Pharmacy URL and gateway to over
450 medications online. Safe, trusted and totally reliable.
|
|
Pharmacy
Network Mirror Site |
| The
mirror site of the above and also hosted on this server. |
|
Noprescriptiondrugs.com |
No
Prescription Drugs is a real super "super" site. Offering
some 500 different medications covering just about anything. The
hormone section is well visited by transsexuals and this Yahoo
listed site has won awards and is well rated by medical organisations.
Totally reliable. |
|
Pharmacy-Online-4U |
Pharmacy
Online 4U is a very compact site but don't let that mislead you.
They offer hundreds of medications although a limited but expanding
range of low priced hormones. They have very good prices on Androcur,
Spironolactone (Aldactone),Tamoxifen and they also sell injectable
estradiol (Progynon). Premarin is always on special offer and
they do quantity discounts. |
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Your
Medicines |
www.your-medicines.com
is a new one on the block. A huge range of over 1000 prescription
medications including a very good selection of hormones. Shipping
from the south pacific these people are both reliable and professional. |
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Mr
Pill |
www.mr-pill.com
is very new and by the looks the cheapest pharmacy we have ever
seen online. Nice navigation and website. Plenty of hormones also. |
|
Medications
Direct |
www.medications-direct.com
is a European based pharmacy offering a good selection of hormones
and other medications. Good reports on this one.
Why
not put a Medications Direct banner on your website and
start earning an income now. To join the Medications Direct
affiliate scheme.
Click on the banner to learn more> |
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/ SRS / COSMETIC
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James Bellringer was trained in Gender
Reassignment Surgery by Mike Royle from Brighton UK. He now works at
Charing Cross Hospital in London, and is happy to offer both NHS and
private operations. In addition to using the peno-scrotal flap technique
employed by Mr. Royle, he has developed a penile inversion technique.
Whilst this technique is not possible in all patients it gives a larger
capacity vagina than penoscrotal flap in most cases, and avoids the
problem of hair growth in the neo vagina. Both techniques are discussed
fully with all patients prior to surgery. In addition, for patients
who do not wish to have a functional vagina, a "cosmetic"
procedure can be performed.
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Access
to treatment
Those
of us who seek access to the medical technologies which have so greatly
improved the lives of trans people in this century find our way blocked
with obstacles, obstructions and -- all too often -- downright hostility.
Further Medical Information
|
The
International Journal Of Transgenderism |
| The
IJT is the first scientific journal on transgenderism. The journal
is peer reviewed and its editorial board consists of many leading
scientists from all over the world. In common with most such journals,
it consists of writings about trans people, with our own
voices notably absent. |
|
British
Medical Journal |
| A
wonderful site ... with the full text of all issues of the BMJ since
January 1995, with a powerful and easy-to-use search engine. Nicely
laid out, with minimal graphics and clean HTML. |
|
The
National electronic Library for Health |
| Still
under development, but looks promising. This NHS project aims to
"provide easy access to best current knowledge" and to "improve
health and healthcare, clinical practice and patient choice".
|
Even
though we are increasingly winning legal recognition and improvements
in our civil status in many countries around the world, there is still
widespread ignorance of the oppressive and stigmatising terms on which
we can gain access to medicine. Sexual stereotyping, humiliating and
time-wasting "assessment", psychiatric control (and sometimes abuse)
are all a part of the path faced by all trans people.
To understand how and why these structures arose, and how the try reading
some of the references below on medical and psychiatric approaches to
trans people ... and be prepared for a long catalogue of social control
masquerading as protecting the individual: long after gay and lesbian
people have shaken off the label, trans people are still classified
as "mentally disordered".
|
The
Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association |
HBIGDA
is a American-based professional association of those involved
in providing medical care to trans people. Its so-called "Standards
of Care" are widely cited as guidelines ... and widely condemned
for their restrictions on trans people, for their relentless pathologisation,
and for the failure to recommend any protectionagainst psychiatric
abuse. The most recent (1998) version of the standards
of care is
available on this website, and includes the clear statement that
"The Gender Identity Disorders are Mental Disorders". Thanks a
bunch, folks. |
|
"The
Disparate Classification of Gender and Sexual Orientation in USA
Psychiatry" |
by
Katherine K. Wilson, of the Gender Identity Center of Colorado.
"In 1973, the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association
voted to delete homosexuality as a mental disorder from the seventh
printing of the second edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-II. Twenty-three years later,
the inclusion of diagnostic categories for Gender Identity Disorder
and Transvestic Fetishism in the fourth edition of the DSM continues
to raise questions of consistency. In this paper, issues of gender
identity and sexual orientation are compared in light of current
definitions of mental disorder." |
Science
|
A
Sex Difference in the Brain |
Transgendered
people should not have to rely on the scientific evidence of a
microscopic part of their brains in order to lay claim to the
same common rights as others. We exist in sufficient numbers,
all recounting similar histories, and it shouldn't be necessary
to establish why we exist in order to accept the fact that we
do. Nevertheless, this piece of research, published in the Autumn
of 1996 has probably done more than any other medical contribution
to undermine the psychiatric labelling of us, and turn the tide
of opinion towards an acceptance of transsexual peoples' imperatives.
|
|
The
International Journal Of Transgenderism |
The
IJT is the first scientific journal on transgenderism. The journal
is peer reviewed and its editorial board consists of many leading
scientists from all over the world. In common with most such journals,
it consists of writings about trans people, with our
own voices notably absent.
Medical campaigners and Support Groups |
|
MIND
The
Mental Health Charity |
It
is not believed that trans people are in any way mentally
ill. But access to the medical treatment we seek is available
only through psychiatrists, and can be an uncomfortable experience.
MIND provides advice and information to the mentally ill and to
psychiatric patients, and has a specialist legal service to assist
with problematic cases. |
Intersex
USA
MEDICAL CONTACTS
USA
PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES
ABOUT
HAIR REMOVAL
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Electrolysis
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Our
own site Guide on all Hair Removal technologies |
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Electrolysis
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LASER
HAIR REMOVAL
I have had many emails regarding Laser treatments. Do they work
? - well yes and no. I can only recommend the Alexandrite Laser
and there are a number of clinics offering laser hair removal
but not necessarily with the Alexandrite Laser - many of these
other systems do not give permanent results despite the claims.
No laser yet that I know of will permanently remove fair or blonde
hair. The best Alexandrite machine is "The Candella GentleLase"
and the reason is that it has cryogenic gas cooling which means
that unlike other machines it can operate up to 40 jules power
without burning you to pieces. Lasers without cryogenic gas cooling
can only operate safely at half that power and you still may get
burned - so be careful. I shall be doing a feature on this shortly.
Any business's or individuals dealing with hair removal that may
be currently referred to in this section are NOT specifically
approved of by me unless actually stated. |
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Cristianos
Laser Clinics |
Specialists
for over 6 years in the trans community for hair removal using the
Chromos 694 Ruby Laser
Our
UK clinics in Manchester, London and Leeds are registered with The
National Care Standards Commission (NCSC). We
offer a free consultation and test patch.Call in confidence on
0800-0850661 |
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Lasercare
Hair Removal Clinics |
 Lasercare
(formerly Hairaway) - UK London & Birmingham Tel:
0800-0287222
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T
& T Epilation Services |
T
& T epilation in North Essex UK have two major advantages
- one is that they use the Plasma Lite system described below
and two; one of the partners is a TG.
PLASMA
LITE HAIR REMOVAL
Plasma lite is a relatively new system - developed I believe in
Sweden and not to be confused with lasers which have been around
for some time. It is claimed that during a course of treaments
plasma lite will remove all types of hair (dark & blonde)
with no major risk of burning. It passes an intense light down
the hair shaft which then effectively kills the folicle. There
is one such system operating near me in Bucks and whilst I have
seen it - I have never tried it. If anyone has any reports please
email me.
IPL
(Intense Pulsed Light Laser)
The
latest IPL technology is described Here
and
is available in Bucks UK see Mayflower
Clinic |
|
Laser
Hair Removal Clinics |
|
|
For
a complete listing on UK Laser clinics go to The
Tranny Mall
VOICE
UK
Speech therapist and presentation advisor - Judy Challoner
contact
via London
Institute Tips
on Passing and staying safe
GENERAL ADVICE
CRISSY
WILD'S CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL ADVISORY SERVICE
APPEARANCE
FAMILY RELATIONS & THE YOUNG
TS / TG (UK
& WORLD) HELP & SUPPORT
| The
Gender Trust |
 Excellent
TG Resource - Help - Info - Counselling - etc
The Gender Trust is the only Registered Charity in the U.K. which
specifically helps adults who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric
or Transgenderist: i.e. those who seek to adjust their
lives to live as women or men, or to come to terms with their
situation despite their genetic background. We also help those
who are Intersexes, and try to provide care for the partners
and families of all these individuals. We are able to provide
trained counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists,
and if required we can initiate the proper referal procedure to
a choice of psychiatrists.
The
Gender Trust provides confidential care within the guidelines
of the British Association of Counsellors. It works closely with
the Beaumont
Trust
which,
with the help of our members, provides a Telephone Helpline.
THE NATIONAL HELP LINE is available on
07000 790347
Office Telephone 01273 234024
PO Box 3192 BN1 3WR UK
Reg. Charity no:1088150
The
Trust has a membership society (GEMS) for those who seek information,
befriending or referral for counselling. GEMS is a non profit
making Self-Help Organisation and includes Associates who join
for information or as helpers.
GEMS
members
receive a quarterly
magazine and
there is a Confidential
Contact System with
regional
officers as
contacts. This self-help element of The Gender Trust does
all it can to provide information, care and a balanced view. Surgery
is not always the only solution, and the main enemy is isolation.
There is a high suicide rate among transsexuals and much
distress and dismay within their families. Prejudice, ignorance
and fear all take their toll.
Membership of GEMS includes a free copy of 'A Gender
Trust Guide to Transsexualism, Transgenderism and Gender Dysphoria',
though this can be obtained by non-members for £ 8.00
inc. p & p from the address on the publications
page,
or ordered from libraries or bookshops (ISBN 1 873049
04 8). The Guide addresses in detail the problems both
of transsexuals and their loved ones. |
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The
Beaumont Society |
 This
is the Beaumont's new website and well worth visiting. Founded
in 1966 the Beaumont Society is the World's largest membership
organisation for Transvestites & Transsexuals. Based in the
United Kingdom the Society is a democratically run, non profit
making organisation funded entirely by membership subscriptions
and small private donations. It offers a wide variety of activities
including: Weekend Reunions, Make-Up finishing schools and a national
information helpline newtork. The
Beaumont Trust
|
|
Press
For Change |
Excellent Current Affairs Legal and Political Information
for the TS |
Press
for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation,
which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for
all transgendered people in the United Kingdom, through legislation
and social change.
The
Work of PFC
The
PFC siite exists to publicise the work of Press for Change, and
to support all those who are interested in achieving basic human
rights for a group of UK citizens who have done nothing more than
to be different ... and to undergo a prescribed medical treatment.
Press
for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation,
which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for
all transsexual and transgendered people in the United Kingdom,
through legislation and social change.
A
sea change in public understanding in recent years has meant that
nowadays it's rarely necessary to explain to people that transsexuality
is an internationally recognised condition, and not a form of
sexual or political rebellion. Yet few people actually appreciate
that over the last 30-40 years, more than 5,000 people in Britain
have successfully transitioned between the genders ... for the
simple reason that most of them have blended invisibly into ordinary
society. More importantly though, only a very small number of
people are really aware of the needless and damaging bureaucratic
obstinacy that such people face during and after their transition,
and the fact that this quiet and invisible group of people are
among the most cruelly discriminated of all citizens in the United
Kingdom.
Here
you can learn about the problems which UK trans people continue
to face, since a divorce case in 1970 branded us as non-people
... and our successes in reversing a state of law which can only
be described as ignorant, fearful and spiteful.
(For
an introduction to the issues, start here)
Press For Change
Needs
Your Help Here
|
Seahorse
Society |
 |
The
Seahorse Society of Great Britain, founded in 1988, is a
self-help and support group for Cross Dressers, those who
see themselves as being Transgendered, Transsexuals, their
Families, Friends, and others involved with their welfare. |
|
GENDYS |
 |
A
network for all who have encountered gender identity problems
personally, transsexuals, transgendered people and gender
dysphoric people of either sex, and for those who provide
care, both professional and lay. Although the emphasis is
on care, support and therapy, the aim is to be person-centred.
In other words, categories whether political or medical
are less relevant. The Network hopes to help transsexuals
and intersexed people to see themselves not as victims,
but as survivors of their gender identity difficulties.
To this end, the network produces a quarterly journal, and
holds biennial conferences, the next one being in Autumn
2000. |
|
FTM |
 |
The
mission of FTM International is to improve the quality of
life for FTM's, loved ones, friends, families and those
questioning gender through information, education, advocacy
and support.Uses frames, but with the option of a non-frames
version. The FTM News Web is part of a growing number of
organisations oriented towards the particular issues and
concerns confronting female to male trans people. See, in
particular the account of the murder
of Brandon Teena and
the biography of Stephen
Whittle |
|
Northern
Concord |
 |
The
Northern Concord was conceived and created in 1986 out of
the ashes of the original Manchester TV/TS group which had
been running since 1965 in one form or another. They now
have in excess of 400 members in the UK and around the World.
The aims were and still are to be a self help and social
group for cross dressers and people who consider themselves
to be transgendered. |
|
TG
Forum |
 |
A
USA site with a private members section providing loads
of useful information and links |
|
Mermaids
Support for TG Children |
 |
MERMAIDS
IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR GENDER VARIANT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS
THEIR AIMS ARE SIMPLE:
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS UP TO AGE 19, WHO ARE
TRYING TO COPE WITH GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES
In
support of this one aim, Mermaids also intend to:Offer
support to parents, families, carers, and others
Raise
awareness about gender issues amongst professionals (e.g.
teachers, doctors, social services, etc.,) and the general
public
Campaign
for the recognition of this issue and the increase in
professional services.
Mermaids
Helpline: 07020 935066 (12 noon - 9pm UK time, when
staffed)
|
UK
Regional Support Help Numbers
|
| Beaumont
Trust |
The Trust
can be contacted at B.M. CHARITY - LONDON - WC1N 3XX.
Or E-Mail bmonttrust@aol.com
Or via the trust's helpline number
07000 - 287878 (07000 BTRUST) manned by a team of volunteers
on Tuesdays & Thursdays between 1900 and 2300 hours.
|
| Beaumont Society
Information Line |
Tel:
01582 412220
Pre-recorded information about the Beaumont Society.
|
| Helplines For
Wives and Partners run by Women of The Beaumont Society
(WOBS) |
| Tel: 01223
441246 (7.30pm-10.3 | | | |
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