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[–] itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 38 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Is self-identified cis people getting HRT a thing? I'm genuinely curious, I assume it's all DIY, right? In any case, that was a wild ride

[–] psivchaz@reddthat.com 37 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah a cis dude might get testosterone if his normal testosterone is low. I assume there's something similar for women. I don't think that's what this guy is talking about though.

[–] EldritchFeminity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 32 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's fairly common for women to start taking estrogen post menopause because their estrogen levels drop, and that can cause issues like losing bone density. I believe HRT was originally developed specifically for that reason, and it was only later that they tried using it to treat gender dysphoria.

But in this case, they specifically call out being a femboy on HRT, which I think pretty clearly says that they're on estrogen for that female figure. Whether it's DIY or just informed consent is anyone's guess, though.

[–] loaExMachina@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

That's one possibility I thought off, but there's another one: He says he's straight, but doesn't mention being cis, so he could be a trans man taking testosterone (HRT isn't necessarily estrogens).

[–] Omniraptor@lemm.ee 19 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

wonder how some of the greedier telehealth hrt providers (not naming names but it's all on Google) would react if someone straight up said "I'm cis but want to be more attractive to a certain demographic, gimme the femboy pills". I'd give 70/30 they'd eventually agree.

p.s. personally I think hrt should be maximally cheap and sold over the counter.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

That’s something informed consent should permit. “Here are the effects, do you want them?”

[–] recklessengagement@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

I know a straight cis femboy who wants to take HRT - I dont fully understand it, but I respect its his right to do what he wants with his body and identify however he pleases.

Some people just want more customization options I guess

[–] Sybilvane@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

They never said cis, did they? Could be a transman.

Think some HRT femboys do consider themselves cis. At that point tho imo it's just a matter of personal labels since they are definitely non conforming