Yik Yak logo
Download TikTok Instagram X
Yik Yak icon
Join communities on Yik Yak Download
LGBTQIA+ icon
LGBTQIA+ 2w
where do y’all get the needles to do hrt from? like does it come with the hormone prescription or do you gotta get em separate?
comment

7
upvote 6 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous 2w

It depends on the provider. You can just ask for them at the pharmacy, and they’re fairly cheap.

upvote 7 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

Just make sure you get the right needle gauge sizes!

upvote 1 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

what makes it the right needle gauge? like does it depend on certain things or is there one right answer

upvote 3 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Depends on the type and how much of a medication you’re injecting and how you administer it (SubQ/IM). Needle gauge size also can impact comfort and bleeding as well. Depending on where, needle length is also important as some areas have more body fat as you’re aware, so may need a longer needle to accommodate.

upvote 4 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Thinner needles have higher gauge numbers while the thicc bois have smaller gauge numbers. When I was still injecting my oestrogen, I used a 28Gx5/8 needle size for my injections and would use larger ones (22G-20G) for drawing from the vial. Testosterone would be better administered with a larger needle (smaller gauge number) because it’s thicker than oestrogen. The pharmacist should be able to answer any of your administration questions, too!

upvote 3 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

okay sweet! thank you so much <3

upvote 5 downvote
default user profile icon
Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Yeah yeah yeah! 😊

upvote 1 downvote