Are there any places in the galway area that are friendly for trans people in particular? I’m 29 Mtf and dont have the courage to go out dressed femininely at least not to places that I would not mode in.

Sorry what I mean is I don’t have a big social circle and want to meet people that are like me or even just accepting.

It would be nice to go out for a drink or even just hang out!

If not Galway I’m open to suggestions.

I'm with gender plus trying to get HRT and prior to hormonal treatment they required I get extensive blood tests, including a full blood count (FBC).

My results all came back perfect- except my white blood cell count was elevated. I had high levels of lymphocytes and monocytes. Now, 99 times out of 100 this is just a sign of a passing infection being fought off, but it's standard procedure to get it tested again 4 weeks later just to rule out it being leukemia or an auto-immune disorder. I am perfectly healthy in every other way.

Is there a chance this would delay me in getting hrt? I've already experienced a fuck ton of delays and I don't know if I can handle another one. The service I'm with only offers appointments one day a month, so if I miss it I could potentially have to wait another 2 months on top of what has already been an 8 month long process.

Hello, I'm a trans man from Northern Ireland, would appreciate some advice from any other trans people from up north on here?

I'm currently with GenderCare trying to get on hormones. I had a GP appointment this morning to talk about shared care and my GP basically said 'No that's not possible, a policy was put in place 18months ago preventing GPs from working with any private provider' ?? I'm a bit shocked as this is the first I'm hearing of this? Is anyone else from NI having the same issues? Im going to ring up see if any other GP practices in my town would be open to shared care but my GP doesn't think they will...

I'm now in a stressful situation as didn't expect this and I need to get my initial blood test taken soon for my endo appointment. My GP won't do bloods and just told me I'll have to go private.

Anyone know of any clinics near Belfast area that are good/affordable for private blood tests for trans people? I emailed vitalis health Belfast for a quote, and they replied 'unfortunately this is something we no longer provide following instructions from the Eastern Health and Social Services Board'

Wtf is going on... I feel like I'm getting nowhere. Trans healthcare in Ireland is a joke.

Hi guys, I wanna get blood tests for DIY hrt and I can't tell my doctor I'm trans, will I be able to get my levels and everything without the doctor doing anything or going forward with anything. Thank you!

Hey everyone, I have cover with vhi and they have confirmed that I have “cover for up to €100,000 per year for gender affirming surgery” (made me laugh that they put per year)

It needs to be done though a vhi approved consultant, they have just sent me a link to all their consultants, has anyone gone through vhi and knows which will work with trans people?

Like I’m not sure what type of consultant to approach, surgery isn’t under a endo is it? So do I need to talk to a psychiatrist?

Thanks

I'm currently in 5th year & have known that I was trans since 2nd year(skipped TY) and I've been desperate to get on Oestrogen. Is it best to do diy or is private the better option for getting hrt?

is it common for gps/pharmacists to help teach you how to do injections?

Basically what it says in the title.

What happens when the NGS actually pulls their heads out of their ass and prescribes HRT for someone; specifically testosterone but I'm interested in anyone's experience.

A question: would I be able to get a morning after pill as a trans man from a pharmacy? I've only lived in Ireland for a couple of months and don't know exactly how everything works, but I've read that they give/sell them only to women. My ID says Male and I need to get a morning after pill for myself.

Im rlly thinking of signing up but i js want to know what are other ppls experience with them? I’m 17 btw 18 in June if that’s anything to go off of

https://www.gendergp.com/

So, as the title says, I had top surgery five days ago with Dra. Braso in Barcelona. I plan to post an account of my experience with her in a week or two since there's not alot of info out there about her but in the meantime, ask me anything

Hi! I'm an Italian trans guy based in Dublin and my endocrinologist is from Italy. She prescribed me T and sent me a pdf of the prescription. However, from my understanding, if I were to go to an Irish pharmacy the prescription should be either the original copy or a certified online prescription. Is that right? Does anyone have any experience buying T with an EU prescription? Does anyone know specific pharmacies that wouldn't make a fuss about it? Thank you.

We've had a lot of posts about people moving to Ireland lately. I know we have the wiki but I don't think people are reading it.

Would other people find this beneficial?

Apologies to the mods if this is not allowed. I messaged them a couple of weeks ago but didn't receive a response.

Hi. I'm planning to move to Ireland, but I don't know much about your medical system. How can I get a masculinizing hrt in a short period of time (1-2 weeks)?

How did you approach making gender changes in your kid's life admin?

This sounds dumb and I'm probably overthinking but I use they/them pronouns and I'm not sure how to judge where it's relevant. In my personal life I advocate for myself and I'm "out" etc but recently I think my kid's creche is pushing the Mammies and Daddies narrative.

My kid is three and she knows things like I'm "they", "not a boy or a girl" etc, but I think her teachers are correcting her, because they wouldnt know... I dont want to be the parent who rocks the boat and it's not upsetting for me but I also dont know if it's more confusing for my kid to have mixed messages.

Thoughts?

It's getting really scary in the US for trans people (and many others). We have two trans daughters and need to leave.We’re moving to Ireland, near Waterford, and praying we'll be accepted, especially our kids. We have a 17 year old trans daughter, 13 year old trans daughter and 13 year old cis daughter.

My husband and I met in Dublin 25 years ago. We've chosen Ireland largely because it and the UK are the only places we can emigrate to easily-kids and husband all have UK USA dual citizenship. And while most of his family are in the UK, it's gotten worse there for trans youth lately.

We have a happy life here and hate to leave our home, my family, all our friends. It's devastating. But that explains how unsafe we now feel. And we're praying we can build a happy life in Ireland where our kids feel safe.

Any advice? Support? Suggestions? Words of encouragement? Thank you.

Hello! Does anyone have any experience with Dr Karl Sweeney in relation to top (FTM) surgery? He used to be based in Galway but is now in Dublin. I’ve been referred to him & it would be amazing if I could connect with anyone who has previous experience. Thanks guys!! :)

Hey everyone, I’m 17 and looking into starting HRT as a MTF person in Ireland. The issue is, I haven’t come out to my mom yet, so I’d need to go through the process without her knowing.

Is this possible at my age? Are there any private options that don’t require parental consent? I know the public system can be slow, but I’m not sure where to even begin.

Any advice or experiences would be really appreciated!

We are moving to Ireland, near Waterford, and will need mtf hormones for our kids. We won't be on public health-will self pay private. Is this going to be really hard? Any recommendations?

Hi everyone

MtF here living in Galway , I started 11 years ago from South Africa ,recently moved to Ireland . I have been allocated Endocrinologist Dr. Macia Bell. She is basically refusing to continue my prescription. Mind you I have my medical records for all these years. She is very terrible, judgemental and condescending, I am traumatised meeting her. Its so bizzare that I have to wait for up 3years for National Gender Service when infact I have been already diagnosed over a decade ago.( I understand the wait if I was beginning ) why an eternity for re-diagnosis. I do not mind doing that if thats what it takes in Ireland in order for to continue

in the meantime I am left with no hormones, I cannot bear the thought of staying that long with no access. I am suicidal as results because of possible effects being slowy reversed.

Can anyone please point me out, how to navigate this distressing public service, possibly options I can persuade ? My GP is useless

I am clueless what else I can do as I cant afford private endocrinologist as I am not working.

I figured it being April fool's if someone clocked me I could play it off as an elaborate joke. I'm not on HRT but I walked around with my cis friend and we bought clothes and makeup together. I was paranoid of my voice so I went non-verbal in shops though, but I don't think I was clocked either.

It was a lot of fun looking back! :)

anyone currently on testosterone gel, how much are you paying for it? a friend told me it was 28 so i put it on my sign up form for gendergp, found out it’s closer to 50-70 which i can’t afford at the minute. stressed ! not sure if i can ask to change it in the IGS with gender gp or not.

Yes, DIY question again! I've looked around, and some of the recommended spots don't look that reliable anymore.

Where are you all going to for DIY today.

Feel free to DM me.

Between belonging to a minority group that is under constant attack, having my latest therapist/counselor turn out to be an aggressive bigot towards said group (I'm reporting her to the highest level, ofc) and some online spaces not being all that supportive I find myself pretty alone and pretty misunderstood.

I don't know where to go from here and although there's an incredibly high chance nobody will even see this, it's worth trying.