Why create yet another "my transition" page to add to the myriad of pages out on the internet already? Well, when I was researching low-dose testosterone I found next to nothing about it. In fact, I found only two transition pages where it was mentioned. Therefore, I decided to create this page so that if anyone wanted some answers about low-dose they might be able to them here.

I started low-dose testosterone on August 26th, 2005. My decision to transition physically was by no means easy. I could not explain in it in a sentence or in a paragraph. What I can easily say about it, though, was that in the end it had little to do with gender and much to do with what I felt my body needed.

I underwent chest reconstruction surgery on Febuary 28th, 2006.

On April 2nd, 2006, I increased my dosage to 80mg/week. I chose to do this in order to finally shut down my ovaries, amongst other reasons. I was still glad I started at a lower dosage.

Before I even began thinking about testosterone there were some other options I explored first.

From February to June of 2005 I used Rogaine on my face to encourage beard growth. (DISCLAIMER: I do NOT advocate that anyone else try this! It can be extremely harmful to your health!)

And from March 14th through July 14th, 2005, I took a tincture made from Sarsaparilla daily. Sarsaparilla is known to contain plant hormones which are chemically similiar to testosterone.

I finalized my decision to go on testosterone on July 22nd, 2005.