DIY hormone therapy means doing it without a prescription. Check out:
- [DIY Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TransDIY/wiki/index/) and Discord
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- https://diyhrt.info/
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- https://diyhrt.market/
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- https://pghrt.diy/
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- ask in nethertrans discord
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- https://diyhrt.info/ - Everything you need to know to get started
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- https://diyhrt.market/ - Scraper that shows you where you can buy hormones
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- https://pghrt.diy/ - Another well-written guide on HRT.
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- NetherTrans discord server
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### DIY-relevant resources in the Netherlands (by TransDIY)
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### Blood tests
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This provider (one is the english page the other the dutch one) provides a bunch of blood tests. You order the tests, pay a good chunk of money (around 100€ for Estradiol and Testosterone) and receive an empty vial and a referral to a local blood collection point (usually a GP).
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Private blood tests
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You bring this test kit to the place they tell you and show them the referral, they will take your blood and you throw it in a mailbox **that is emptied same day**.
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You receive the results by email after a few days.
Generally, if you do subcutaneous (in fat layer) estrogen injections, you will need sterile alcohol 70% alcohol wipes, syringes (with needles) and some container to store your used needles.
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Insulin needles are most commonly used, as they have a fixed, thin needle and are very easy to use.
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You can get a dedicated sharps container or use a sturdy water bottle for example.
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Make sure to buy **medical** supplies! Not every syringe is sterile and made for medical use. DO NOT buy from Amazon, buy from medical supplies shops such as: