August
2004 -- Orientation Mix Match |
We had low attendance at this meeting due to the scheduling conflict
with the Pathways Transgender Program's annual picnic.
We did discuss
four topics, resources for which are:
- Testosterone
- Marriage
- Relationships
- Conference
Little facts about hormones
Is depo-testosterone really made in generic form again? Yes!
Watson Pharmaceuticals produces depo-testosterone (testosterone cypionate)
in the 200mg/ml strength, as well as testosterone enanthate in 100mg/ml
strength. Unfortunately, even though it's generic, it's only about
7-8% cheaper than name brand Upjohn.
Where is the cheapest place to buy testosterone? From
the mini-poll (sample size = 8) FORGE conducted of online and in-person
pharmacies, Kronos Compounding Pharmacy ranked best in price and
quality. For $59.95 for a 10ml vial of 200mg/ml depo-testosterone
plus $7 shipping, you can have your prescription delivered right
to your door.
Kronos Compounding Pharmacy
3675 S. Rainbow Blvd. #103
Las Vegas , NV 89103-1059
Phone: 1-800-723-7455
Fax: 1-800-238-8239 (physician script fax line)
http://www.kronospharmacy.com
Ask the Pharmacist: What happens when injectable testosterone
freezes? It crystallizes. Not to worry, though. Just warm
the vial up by rubbing it between your hands or letting it thaw
naturally in room temperature. Gently shake the vial after it's
fully thawed -- the chemical integrity will be fully-in-tact.
Ask the Pharmacist: How long does testosterone really last? The
expiration date on vials of injectable testosterone is fairly accurate.
Pharmacists don't agree on the exact chemical structure changes
as testosterone ages. Most pharmacists we spoke with said that the
effectiveness (strength) of the drug lessens after the expiration
date, reducing in strength fairly rapidly after 3 months past the
expiration date. Keep your script up to date!!
So what about marriage?
1. Trans Marriage FAQ
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), in collaboration with
the Transgender Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) and the Transgender Law Center
(TLC), developed a Trans Marriage FAQ that will answer questions regarding
the current same-sex marriage debate and its relationship to trans people.
http://nctequality.org/transmarriage.pdf
2. The Heart Has Reasons That Does Not
Know: The Conundrum of Same-Sex Transgender Marriage
Kristine W. Holt
http://www.holtesq.com/marriage.htm
3. US Immigration Policy on Transgender Marriage
The
Empty Closet reports (via QueerDay )
that GenderPAC is
protesting a recent policy announcement by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), a subset of
the Office of Homeland Security. The policy will bar recognition
of:
"any marriage in which either party has changed or plans
to change their sex.
The policy would prevent foreign spouses from obtaining immigration
rights in marriages - or engagements to be married - where one
spouse is transgender and either one is an American citizen." 4. GenderPAC
on trans marriage
Same Sex Marriage? Transgender People And Marriage
http://www.gpac.org/archive/news/?cmd=view&archive=news&msgnum=0212
Transgender Marriage, Same Sex Marriage?
http://www.gpac.org/archive/news/notitle.html?cmd=view&msgnum=0222
5. Happy Anniversary, Mom and Parent! By
Abigail Garner
An adult daughter's thoughts on her parents' marriage (one parent is trans)
http://www.familieslikemine.com/insight/trans_marriage.html
6. Phyllis Randolf
Frye on same sex (trans) marriage
"Same-Sex Marriages Have Existed Legally in the United
States for a Long Time Now"
http://transgenderlegal.com/
Transpositioned
This article focuses specifically on the challenges and joys of
lesbian-identified partners of transitioning female-to-male individuals.
Topics include how transitioning affects the partner's identity,
the relationship, and the community.
http://www.forge-forward.org/handouts/Transpositioned.html
One of the best recurring conferences is Southern Comfort. While
this year's conference has already come and gone, plan ahead for
next year. http://www.sccatl.org/
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