I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to this community and the resources people post here. My husband was on T for about 4 years paying privately (first gel, then nebido), then couldn't afford it for about a year (and appointments kept being delayed or messed up during that last year because of covid), and then was just overwhelmed with how much it would cost and how complicated it would be to start back up again so has been off of it for about 5 years.

He kept all the permanent changes obviously, and because he was on nebido before, it faded out of his system slowly enough that I think neither of us really realised how much not having access was affecting him. I could see he wasn't fully happy, but he didn't want to deal with the bureaucracy and effort of going through all the inital stuff again (plus some internalised shame from having let it lapse for so long and not wanting to answer a bunch of invasive questions about why), and the NHS waitlists are absurd.

About a month ago, I asked him if he'd mind if I did some research into what the exact process would be to get him back on testosterone. He said sure, and yeah, I was very quickly reminded just how bleak it seems (especially here in the uk). Out of curiosity I looked into diy to see if it would actually be feasible before presenting it to him as an option, found this sub and resources like https://diyhrt.info/, and realised it might be a decent solution for now. Did even more research and realised that holy shit the dosing schedules he was on before fucking sucked (how the fuck is the go to adjustment if your levels aren't low enough at trough to increase the time between injections and not just... lower the fucking dose and keep the same frequency? Does that not just create a massive hormonal roller coaster where the peaks are still way too high but then you just make the troughs suck more? I distinctly remember him feeling low in the last few weeks before his injection every 14 weeks before, and now that I know a bit more I'm kind of furious about it). Anyway, I showed him all my research both diy and non diy, and within like 3 days he started diy.

Holy shit he's so much happier. It's been about 3 weeks since he started on enanthate (50mg twice a week for a total of 100mg/week - he also decided to do a loading schedule where he did 1.5x dose for 1 week, then 1.25x dose for 1 week, then regular dose from there. He chose to do that because he's been on T before and wanted to get back to levels he already knows make him feel better as fast as possible. Disclaimer that that's definitely not necessary but I think it worked well for his specific situation, and splitting the dose into two injections a week means the larger loading dose was hopefully less likely to push him into dangerous peaks) and oh my god it's just... thank you. He feels more emotionally stable, he's got actual energy again, and it's just fucking amazing seeing him doing so much better in every single way. We found some old pictures recently and we were both shocked because neither of us had realised how much body hair he'd lost and how much his fat distribution had changed in the years not on T since it happened so slowly, and instead of feeling shitty about what he lost he's excited and looking forward to seeing it come back. Like, there's this hope and excitement for the future that I haven't seen in him for years and it's just overwhelmingly incredible to see.

Still waiting to test levels at 3 months and see if this dose is right, though I did a lot of looking through his old paperwork and dosages and converting testosterone concentrations between nebido and enanthate to figure it out (and then he was like eh fuck it let's round up by 10mg and go for max recommended 100mg/week since his levels never were quite what he would have wanted them to be, so we'll see if that needs adjusting down once he gets a blood test 😂), but I just really wanted to let people here know how much I appreciate all the resources and information and patience answering questions in threads and comments, being able to find all of that has changed his life for the better. He's given me permission to post about his physical and mental changes and levels over time here to contribute to the wider information pool, so I'll be back to update in two and a bit months!

I recently learned you should change vials every month, and at most 3 months. I can’t afford to do that. Is it ok to at least use the same vial for 6 months

[ Not mentioning source name due to sub rules ]

(FYI I am not able to do blood tests for at least 2-3 months)

I often hear this sentiment that "don't worry about your ordered diy T being 'wrong', after all cis men are their main lucrative audience so they'll care about making sure a client's order is correct!" but sometimes even cis male centered companies can simply be.. shitty, right?

Not so long ago I received my first ever vial of 2000g/10ml Test C from a brand mentioned in that one diyhrt website people love linking.
Only after it arrived did I check out male steroid user forums about this specific brand: and it's full of scandals! People on there want this source to be personally struck down by God! They:
->Show fake lab tests / inconsistent to buyers' personal tests
->Intentionally sell wrong and/or underdosed products- their other 'roids tend to just be Testosterones,and their Testosterones tend to be other Testosterones. Specifically, Test E gets tested to be Test C; Test C is tested to be a mix of Sust and Undec and 2 other T esters,... and many, many more examples of mixups and wrong concentrations. (Unsure if sending SS's of the discussions and photos is allowed here?)
->Generally known to cheap out whenever they can.

Specific reasons why I'm paranoid:
->Haven't experienced any changes other than bottom growth/sensitivity for 1-3 days after every shot, and voice cracking after only the first shot, no more voice changes after next ones. Ever since I started T I've been getting more headaches, specifically 3-4 days after a shot, as well as general disorientation/fog/feelings of irritation.

Am I just in over my head, or should I be worried if the general opinion of this source is genuinely this horrid? The source and its resellers are that forum's biggest punching bag for a reason.
I just feel so stupid for not browsing the forums earlier.

My bank keeps cancelling the bitcoin transactions. I dont know what to do tbh, I'm a minor so that's probably why.

Does anyone have any advice? I'm literally so unfortunate because the website i wanna buy from can use apple pay, but i have an android 😭😭 im literally thinking of buying the cheapest iphone I could find just so I could get my testosterone.

Where can I buy Diane 35

Hello! I’m currently using a packet of testogel a day (40.5mg/g). The source I’m getting this from is going to run out very quickly and therefore I am switching to injections (also because putting it on everyday sucks). The person im getting the vials from (200mg/ml testosterone cypionate) does 0.5ml per week and I wanted to check if that would be an accurate amount for me if I wanted to continue at the same level. TYSM

Hey people,

So I've been on DIY hrt for 4 months.

I've been taking a 100mg depot injection once a week.

It's a T enanthate & propionate combo called Testoviron Depot 100.

The last time I checked my levels:

Testosterone at trough: 500 ng/dL

Testosterone at peak: 1001 ng/dL

Estrogen (tested at same time as T peak): 111 pg/mL

Based on my reading and understanding:

T at trough seems good.

But are my T levels at peak too high?

Also is my estrogen too high? I am worried about aromatization.

Also, my periods had already stopped by month 3. But right now at month 4, I'm feeling symptoms of periods like abdomen cramps, tiredness and terrible mood. Which is what made me suspect the aromatization, so I got my estrogen levels checked.

The other culprit could also be the emergency contraceptive pill I took a few weeks ago. Consequences of unplanned unprotected sex.

So I'm trying to figure out what to do next. Would really appreciate any and all advice.

I'm now on week 2 of 40mg/ every 7 days of test c. I know that metabolisation is different person to person but any way to tell how fast the timeline will be or to up my dose? I currently have no changes that I can tell, not even increased libibo or bottom growth. Which I'm confused about why I'm metabolising t slower than expected because I have pcos and had levels above avg female pre t.

(Also getting blood tests isn't currently an option or until I move out)

Asking for desperate help with crypto. I apparently can't pay with a bank transfer or anything else.

Everytime i go to the checkout, the actual crypto itself is always more expensive than the price of my vial. Is this correct? I don't know what services to use for crypto, i tried looking at localcoinswap, but it's super confusing? I don't know how to even use it.

I would appreciate ANY help. (I'm also sorry for so many posts asking for help, it's my first time 😭.)

(sorry for the double post)

Hello, ive been looking at sources to get syringes and needles, and I found these on Amazon de. Are they okay?

My finances are a bit rough, so Amazon is my only option right now. If they're not suitable, may i ask for some needle/syringe recommendations? :)

Question about injections (UK)

I'm in the UK and receive my prescription (Nebido 4ml/11 weeks) through the NHS. I moved to Nebido from Sustanon because I struggled with consistency and wanted somebody else to administer it so I wouldn't forget. I'm awaiting a top surgery referral via Nottingham, so I'm well into the NHS process however, I'm dissatisfied with the care and am considering DIY hormones again. I don't want to be removed from the NHS which is my biggest concern. I lack the funds for top surgery so the waiting out the NHS option is where I’m at rn. I recognise the advantages of injecting shorter ester testosterone more often, for example, daily, so my full dose is spread across the three weeks before the next injection. I'm tired of my levels being so low (<10nmol) and having to reach that point before my next shot, it’s abhorrent. I felt so much better when I was injecting every other day but they refused to prescribe my next dose of Nebido because my levels were to high. Is there a way to circumnavigate this? Genuine replies only.

I'm new to injections and do diy. There's a small lump in the area of where i injected last time that's itchy and a little painful. Should i be alarmed? It's maybe half an inch under the skin.

I just switched brands and haven't had any issue with the last one i used (but i haven't used either for very long and i'm not sure if that's related)

Hey everyone, not new to diy , new to the community tho ( and diy communities as a whole ). Honestly this is mostly a rant , since I feel like I finally found some people that understand my thoughts

For the longest time I've been paying attention to the "main" ftm subreddit. What's with the fearmongering on diy and everything that mentions t levels and such? There's a person there that's literally on 10mg and on levels ranging 300-350 underneath a post that got deleted of someone worried they're underdosed...

I've been distancing from the trans community because if it wasn't for diy , I probably wouldn't be here to ask about this now , my country lacks doctors that actually know what they are talking about and prescribing , I've been told by an endo that he " has no idea about trans bodies and people so he can't examine me " , others have just straight up ignored me , I got to a dead end transition wise. Mind you , I'm in my mid 20s and been out ever since I was 15 , and seeing " doctors" for two years before deciding enough is enough

I definitely understand not providing sources , but straight up fear mongering and deleting posts asking about levels and wondering if they are under dosed? I thought we were supposed to help each other and reduce harm , this feels like we're getting silenced within our own community in the name of " safety "

I must admit I'm glad I found out diy communities exist, even if people are on prescriptions they need to know how these hormones and their bodies work to call out misinformed doctors and not become their science experiment for them to add to their CV...

Thanks for joining my Ted talk lmao , stay safe!

If i get lucky and can afford it, i can change my name legally. But im obviously medically transitioning and idk if i could voice train since going in a high pitch voice is very difficult for me. The other signs are easier to hide but regardless im masculinized. If it's relevant im in ga, usa. So minors can't get on hrt here unless it's through queermed or something like that (which i believe insurance wont even cover). Is it a bad idea? Will they question me?

total T - 6,49nmol/l (around 180)

is it like okay for 3 months and 28 days after starting?

I ain't gonna lie at first moths as u can see I had troubles with injection mg, but I do stick to ~70mg weekly

edit: I did blood work one day before my next dose

I'm a trans man in central Europe (Slovenia) and i just honestly wanna know if anyone has had any experience with getting diy testosterone.

Did any of your packages get seized? Will i get in trouble if they found out?

also is it better to start with gel or injections?

i’m planning on starting t soon, i’m just waiting to get paid and also waiting to get a gp appointment to discuss blood tests but honestly i feel like i’ve tried to research diy as much as i can but im still nervous and not sure if i know enough. im not 100% sure what to expect i want even planning on doing diy until a few weeks ago when i met someone at uni who’s on diy. i just really need this bc being pre-t at uni is hell and i’m not even on a waiting list like. i just was wondering if anyone has any advice or tips or just things i should know and another thing is advice on blood tests if my gp doesn’t agree to do them.

(uk btw)

Just did my third shot of Test C, meant to be 0.18ml...

During my first two times, I noticed only a little air drawn, which didn't alarm me, or at least I passed it off as some beginner mistake. But today (alongside switching my drawing needle from 23g to 26g) the gap seems egregious.

I know you're supposed to draw in air *before* stabbing the vial, push the air inside, and then actually draw- I usually do it up to the 0.3ml mark, is that too low? Would the air gap be smaller if I drew air up to like, 0.5ml before going in the vial?

* (I already tap my syringe for bubbles and draw from the drawing needle deadspace after exiting the vial FWIW)

hello!

i'm interested in the situation regarding FTM DIY testosterone in Finland (i'm planning to move there). how risky is it, and how likely is it that a package will be seized? what's the worst that could happen, and could there be criminal consquences?

Haven’t done bloods yet even though I’d like to, about 8 months in. Feel fine but it just makes me nervous. I have a general idea of what I need to get tested but any input is great plus where yall go? Everywhere seems so expensive ($250 or more) and I can’t afford that for prob at least 2 more months but if there’s a cheaper option I’d do it asap. Thanks guys
*ETA I’m in the US

My current site is down, can anyone DM me for replacement