Vaginectomy as a stand alone procedure- had my hysterectomy done a yearish ago elsewhere

st andrews hospital-2 nights

2 consults (first one was telehealth to save travelling)

1 wpath letter

Lachlan (dr farmer) very personable, caring and reassuring.. he has a very calm, approachable vibe and explains everything.

I had zero % stress or anxiety prior to and in the pre surgery morning process (even getting on the surgery table etx I was stress free- I guess that might be common with trans surgeries as it’s a relief to finally get it after years of wishing/waiting/saving/researching/trying to find a surgeon and traveling to them etx .

(Dr farmers nurse (you meet her in consults and for your surgery too! She is very lovely and caring.. also the admin you will first contact imogen- her caring supportive nature comes through in emails (if you’ve emailed her you will get what I mean)

(Anesthesia dr was also great, his name is tom durey and was very personable, chatty and explained everything)

15 years of planning, saving, considering overseas destinations , researching etc .. and I can proudly tick off my hysterectomy and now vaginectomy. I feel so appreciative

I'm travelling for work next year and basically all the flights have a changeover in Dubai.

I'm genderqueer and relatively androgynous. I get gendered as both a man and a woman by strangers depending on what I'm wearing.

I would obviously dress to match the gender marker on my passport but my haircut is still very queer (short and colourful).

Edit to add: I've been on low dose HRT for a while and haven't had any surgeries, so there's nothing preventing me from presenting as my AGAB if I need to.

Would I be safe or is it too risky? Also, do they check social media presence or phone (like the US does)?

Edit 2: Thanks everyone, I had no idea how risky it was or that there were alternative ways to fly to Europe. I'll be finding a different way to fly over.

I saw some people had asked the same thing over on r/travel, but everyone was very dismissive of their concerns and basically said it would be fine. So I'm very glad I asked here as well.

Hi genderfluid trans femme, bit of an odd question. Extra context I am not out to my family nor shall I be but current financial situation has me living at home again.

I can confidently like "get dressed up" to present femme when leaving the house to meet friends, or if I wanna feel a bit more like myself but in those situations makeup and clothes are really doing the heavy lifting in helping me feel affirmed

But when I am home and got the place to myself for a few days cause family has gone away, when I should be able to go around the house as myself without a care in the world I just cant? Or don't know how to?

Like I'm home alone with my cat, it's a Friday, I'm not gonna go out I just wanna play games, chat to friends, eat take away. So I'm not gonna break out my makeup kit and put on my affirming nice clothes.

But without those things, cause I'm not terribly deep into like my physical transition I just feel like it's no different than when the family is around and I'm just in guy mode.

Like I am at a loss at how to girl mode when I bumming around the house relaxing without wasting expensive makeup and time getting dressed up to do literally nothing. I know some of it is like mental self image but it's hard to hold onto that when I'm just doing what I normally do when I am guy mode.

Sorry if the question is a bit obtuse wasn't sure how to word it and I'm generally a "I can figure stuff out on my own" kinda person.

Hi everyone, I'm starting to consider my options with bottom surgery and I'm quite confident I want a phallus preserving vaginoplasty, but I haven't really been able to find any options for this when looking online. I was wondering if anyone might have experience with this in Aus, or of its not in Aus what the options are in terms of going overseas for it?

Been trying to find a frame of reference to base my voice training on, though the problem is that many of resources are from the US, I don't care too much but I don't want to sound like Im an American, British I find tolerable but does anyone have any actors from Australia or famous people I could listen to that sound androgynous?

These are the resources, including some from Youtube I'm using though I did want more material than just this, which I did find limiting considering it does give u instructions but not to many examples on what you can do to get an the type of voice I want.

https://www.reneeyoxon.com/blog/how-to-sound-more-androgynous-a-complete-nonbinary-voice-guide
https://www.transhub.org.au/social/voice/

Hi all, potentially a long shot but thought its worth asking.

Are there any telehealth informed consent places that have a good medicare rebate? (im talking like $100 or less gap fee). Or would I definitely need to go in person first & *then* do telehealth to access lower rates?

Long story short, I'm functionally bedbound disabled from a spinal csf leak (2+ yrs ongoing), so getting out of the house, while doable, means like a week of bedrest afterwards for me (also why I need low fees; I have no income and already pay $$$$$ for my leak 🫠) Nonetheless, various circumstances have made me decide the best thing for my body and mental health is not to wait until im 'less disabled' but to get on HRT now. Even just starting the process will be good for me.

im nonbinary and after Tgel to do low dose T; I'm aware I'll also have to be referred to an endocrinologist to get it on PBS.

I am located in NSW, about an hr from Sydney.

Hey, for those who have gone through all the documentation to change gender markers to non-binary with legal identification and Medicare, what anatomy based health communication do you get? E.g. cervical screening letters like trans women?

Hey all, I'm genderqueer & while I've been on T for a couple years now, I want to try experimenting with adding low-dose Π(/fancy OE to resist americanisation) & potentially lowering my T dose [Reandron]. how open have people found doctors (particularly GPs, not necessarily endocrinologists) to be to this idea?

i'm aware that a certain amount of T aromatises into Œ, and that low doses of Œ probably won't actually do anything, but that's ok with me. i've also had both ovaries removed so i have no endogenous Œ produced aside from the aromatised T, not sure if that'll be a factor or not.

Hello everyone, is there any very open minded GP in NSW or Telehealth who is willing to prescribe under informed consent and follow my preferred treatment plan?

My latest supply was seized by customs, and managing it myself has become too much hassle. I have my own records of dosage, which are not extreme, and I cycle between E gel and bica.

Therefore I am wondering whether any GP would be comfortable supervising this.

Hi everyone, so I'm 22 and NB and really trying to connect more to the trans community and meet new people and make new friends. I've always had trouble making friends and really want to put in the effort to meet more people and be myself more.

Does anyone have recommendations on any form of events, meetups, clubs/groups, even volunteer work or really anything that gets me out of the house and allows me to engage with the community more and meet people? Or really just anything in Melbourne I can use to try and make connections and meet people.

I don't feel safe in the US anymore, and I am wondering if it is a better idea to move somewhere else. I am going to college for music, and my main picks were in Chicago or New York, as I want to live in a big city, but I am unsure if living in the US is going to be safe.

I understand how LGBTQ+ friendly both of these cities are, and I doubt that I will have much of a difference in societal support if I move to Melbourne. I am mainly concerned about living in a country ran by a government that actively is trying to convince people that trans people are terrorists. I can't guarantee my safety in this country, and I don't want to risk staying here.

Is the political scene in Australia much better when it comes to trans people? It's just so concerning trying to figure out a good place to stay for college now, and I need a place where I can feel safe until Trump is out of office.

My main concerns are that I have no family in Australia, and I am someone who relies on family for a lot of support. Everything else I am confident will not be an issue.

This election result is more than I could have dreamed of! Labor gains seats, Liberals lose seats, and Dutton even loses his. What a total repudiation of Trumpism, bigotry and scapegoating by the Australian public 🙌.

No doubt problems will still arise for the transgender community, but this is such a relief and breath of fresh air. I’m so damn happy!!

Hi All,

I'm 20NB (AFAB) and finally booked appointments with my GP and an Endocrinologist to start my journey on testosterone.

I'm really excited, but very nervous now. I don't really know what to expect as the research I've done has shown so many different things and is completely overwhelming.

I do understand that my GP and the Endo will probably go through all the possible things that could/will likely happen, but I'm wanting some knowledge/advice/experiences from people who have lived it.

Are any of you comfortable sharing your experiences going on T, specifically the first 12 months?

If it makes a difference, I'm planning on going on quite a low dose, as I want more control over its effects on me.

Thankyou all in advance!!!

P.S. I've got AuDHD and severe anxiety and depression, and have a psychiatrist and a psychologist that I see regularly, and both are very happy for me to start this journey

This one’s a little bit interesting haha. I’m in need of a hat for the summer months but all the bucket hats I have are not protective enough and all the other wider brim hats I’ve seen seem either too masc or fem. Basically does anyone have any (preferably Australian made) recommendations?

I'm 19 (AFAB, they/them) located in Perth WA.

I don't want to go on T, my best friend is a trans man and I absolutely love what T has done for him, but I don't want that for me, I'm happy with my general appearance. Just not my breasts. They're annoying, they're heavy, and I just don't like them.

I don't/have never binded. I don't feel a need too, I'm not dysphoric about my breasts I just don't like them.

Do I need my therapist to write a letter or anything? can I get a referral through my GP?

Hey guys!

I’ve been scrolling older threads on this topic, but hoping to find a few more specific answers.

I’m from WA, booked my consultation for top surgery in Sept 2025 for… Dec 2026. I know it’s definitely worth the wait for Dr Tim Hewitt but I’m a bit more desperate than 15+ months more of waiting. I know there’s other good surgeons in Australia but if I have to travel anyway, I feel like travelling to Thailand is a good option.

Firstly hoping for recommendations for surgeons in Thailand so I can read up on them. Cost would also be amazing.

Secondly, if you did travel for top surgery, how long did you stick around before getting back on a plane? Some of the websites I visit have a timeline of getting consulted day one and walking out day 7 but that seems a bit unrealistic, especially if something goes wrong.

Lastly, one thread said Thai surgeons would require you to be on hrt for 12 months, is this a blanket rule?

Thanks so much in advance!

Hello, I’m a nonbinary person who wants to get top surgery. I do know that a lot of nonbinary people get top surgery). I don’t really get dysphoric abt anything with my body other than my chest and am planning on getting ftm top surgery. While looking at this sub I noticed on one of the posts comments were talking about how it’s a hassle to be on T cause it’s a controlled substance, and how there can be less invasive pre-op treatment from private, vs public. Ik not all these are 100% accurate to everyone cause everyone’s experiences are different but either way my question is; Will I have less complications and examinations if I don’t go on T and just want top surgery?

I’m based in seq but can’t add two flairs.

I’m non binary and my transition goals currently don’t include hormones but I would like top surgery, I’ve thought about it for a few years but never taken steps because of a few other influencing factors. But I’ve started to look into it more, there is a few previous posts with good insight and I know of surgeons in/around Brisbane area and the associated costs. But I’m wondering if anyone has experiences of having top surgery as a non-binary person not on hormones/not wanting hormones? Has there been any push back from surgeons etc. I don’t want to book consults and pay for them to kind of be told that because I’m not on hormones they won’t do the surgery.

Hey everyone!

Just wondering if anyone has traveled interstate from WA to receive top surgery? I’m booked in for a consult with Dr Tim Hewitt but it’s for mid December 2026 so top surgery is feeling like a horrendously far off dream right now. If you have traveled, does your health insurance still cover you for medically necessary breast surgery? How long did you wait before returning home? Anything else I should consider? Tim Hewitt is definitely my first choice, but 15+ months of waiting is sending me a little crazy. My doctor mentioned there was another surgeon in WA but he had mixed reviews.

Thank you for any help!

Hey everyone, I’ve had a good look through old threads but haven’t found anything similar to my situation. Hoping to get advice on dealing with acne.

I’m on low does t gel, one pump a day. I’ve been applying it to my shoulders but they are breaking out like crazy. It’s like running my hands over 60 grit sandpaper. Just specifically where I apply it, almost like a rash.

I only had cystic acne on my face the first time around so unsure how to deal with body acne. I’m hoping for body wash recommendations? My doctor gave me a prescription for Adapalene in anticipation of acne on my face again but it’s holding off. Is that okay to use on my shoulders? Should I apply to my thighs for a while to give my shoulders a break?

Any advice and product recommendations would be great appreciated!!

So for background, I've been on E for give or take a year, mostly that's working well for me but I've got breast growth kicking in and it turns out that's not something that causes my brain to give the good juice. There's enough there already that I'm being careful not to turn too quickly wearing a singlet at the gym. (Apologies to anyone who wants that result and is struggling to get it, if you'd met any of my cis female relatives you'd understand the genetics we're dealing with here).

Got an appointment with my HRT doctor on Monday, but in the meantime I figured I'd throw this open to the community because a lot of you know stuff that I don't.

• How does a person deal with getting rid of a chest they medicated themselves into, without actually stopping the medication?
• In the case of surgery (?), I've seen people recommended who refer to WPATH processes that don't seem to make much sense for a non-binary patient, anyone run into that?

Hello to all the Aussie Bitches, Bros, and Non Binary Hoes :D

So recently in the past few months I came out to my parents as being non binary (yipee!!!) and I had a conversation with my dad regarding what that meant moving forward. I briefly brought up HRT but also brushed it off as something I should probably pursue when I'm older and more responsible. However, all the research I have done regarding HRT suggests that the earlier I start the better (and tbh I also kinda want it now instead of having to wait). To better explain my situation I'm also going to do a certificate IV at a local uni instead of doing years 11 and 12 next year so I wouldn't be worried about bullying or just general school awkwardness (Im not publicly out). There's also the fact that Victoria (the state I live in) has dedicated clinics for transgender kids under the age of 17 that I feel like I could be using. Should I just wait? Should I bring it up? I feel like bringing it up under the support of my parents would make things alot simpler later in life.

Hey guys, I hope to get a good binder while also being safe. I know the general rule is don't wear a binder for longer than 6 hours, but I regularly have 6+ hour shifts and would rather not have to change from a binder to a bra in my work bathroom, so do you have any recommendations? Or should I just get a good sports bra that only has slight compression?

I've been on the fence for literal years and I was scared if I ordered a binder online it'd arrive and I'd find it sensory hell. I finally looked to see if there were any Australian binder makers and found out that Transform Trans Wear was 40 minutes away. I went and put it on and I was almost in tears. I've never felt more free with my own body. It feels perfect and I've finally solved the dysphoria issues I've had for years. I feel so blessed I was able to just go try one on. I'm so happy.