Injection Alternatives and Their Effectiveness
Hi all ....
I've posted a little here so some of you might remember me. I have been on hormones for almost 3 years now. I have had some doubts along the way but I'm still pushing along.
I have been living on my own since earlier this year. Before then, I was given injections by my mother, and only gave my own a few times. Since I moved out, I, have given them to myself. But lately, mostly after the time where I hit a nerve when injecting, I've been really terrified of doing it for myself anymore..... (actually I've been scared the whole time, but I did it anyway). It's actually pretty bad. I cry when I even just think about it, it's out of character for me....
So first, I will say, I don't mind getting injections. I just don't want to give my own anymore. I would prefer injection, I think, because I've been told it is the most effective method and since it also avoids putting any more stress on the liver (I also take oral anti-androgens daily).
So I would like to ask, if anyone has any ideas about what I could do.
I have heard of an oral medication that dissolves on the tongue that doesn't go through the liver; I don't know how much truth is behind that, or how effective it is. Even if it works just as well I have no idea how much it costs.
If there is nothing as effective as injection then, how do I find someone nearby & trans-friendly who can do it for me? I could see my mother, or go to Mazzoni, I think, but they are both 2-3 hours away. Is it unheard of to have a slightly larger dose, but take it less often (I do 1cc per 10 days now)? Then, driving so far, could be practical.
Well.....I guess that's it. =\ Thank you very much in advance for any advice .... and thank you for reading.
Kat.
I've posted a little here so some of you might remember me. I have been on hormones for almost 3 years now. I have had some doubts along the way but I'm still pushing along.
I have been living on my own since earlier this year. Before then, I was given injections by my mother, and only gave my own a few times. Since I moved out, I, have given them to myself. But lately, mostly after the time where I hit a nerve when injecting, I've been really terrified of doing it for myself anymore..... (actually I've been scared the whole time, but I did it anyway). It's actually pretty bad. I cry when I even just think about it, it's out of character for me....
So first, I will say, I don't mind getting injections. I just don't want to give my own anymore. I would prefer injection, I think, because I've been told it is the most effective method and since it also avoids putting any more stress on the liver (I also take oral anti-androgens daily).
So I would like to ask, if anyone has any ideas about what I could do.
I have heard of an oral medication that dissolves on the tongue that doesn't go through the liver; I don't know how much truth is behind that, or how effective it is. Even if it works just as well I have no idea how much it costs.
If there is nothing as effective as injection then, how do I find someone nearby & trans-friendly who can do it for me? I could see my mother, or go to Mazzoni, I think, but they are both 2-3 hours away. Is it unheard of to have a slightly larger dose, but take it less often (I do 1cc per 10 days now)? Then, driving so far, could be practical.
Well.....I guess that's it. =\ Thank you very much in advance for any advice .... and thank you for reading.
Kat.