Seems like I won’t be starting T for another 100 years

I’m leaving Japan in exactly a month. To go to university…. But the real reason is to start my physical transition and move on with my life.

In the Japanese medical system, they don’t allow transpeople to start Testosterone until they are over 20 years old. I’m 18. I don’t want to wait for another 2 years. I’ve already waited for like 4 years.

Since the moment I found out that there was something you could do to make your body “manly,” I knew I would do it. I somehow knew there was something called “sex change surgery” when I was in kindergarten and I have a vivid memory of telling my friends that “I’m going to have a sex change when I grow up!” I saved up my money for it since then. I knew as a kid that it will require LOTS of money to get the surgery.

It wasn’t until I was in my 3rd year of Junior High (age 14) that I found out about hormone treatment. Did some research to find that it wasn’t my option as I was too young.

A few years later, I came across a video of an FTM on youtube. Through him, I realized that there are a bunch of FTMs documenting their transition. What amazed me was that many FTMs on T were under 20. Going out of this country of Japan will make it easier for me to start T. That’s why I decided to go to university in the UK. (Well, one of the many reasons. I won’ go into that right now.)

So, the date of my departure is coming near. I was doing further research of the situation in the area I will be staying; Exeter. One thing I know is I have two options. Go through the slow but cheaper route (The NHS) or go to a private doctor and get T quickly but with a lot of money…

I thought of going through the NHS but I read somewhere that the wiating list for one of the clinics is 5 years!? That’s rediculous. So, I looked into going to London to see Dr. Richard Curtis. “patients 16-18 year old, with the full support of their parents who must attend the consultations are seen at the clinic.”
My parents aren’t in the UK for Gaga’s sake!

So, my hope of starting T has disappeared.