sufficient to induce a little breast development is a good thing for the FP. Not only will it give him the development desired, but it will probably "cool" him off a bit in the sexual and compulsive as- pects of his TVism. At the same time it gives him a certain psychic and emotional satisfaction in that he can then feel that a certain part of him is truly anatomically and chemically feminine. If enough growth takes place to permit the development of acceptable cleavage this too will be emotionally satisfying. On the other hand, the re- duction of sexual ardor while not of critical importance to the indi- vidual may be of considerable importance physically and psycholog- ically to his wife. Inability to provide for her psychosexual needs can lead to conflicts for her and if she has been previously accept- ant of the FPs femmelife, loss of potency may be, to her, indicative that the whole thing has gone too far and that her husband has "gone off his rocker" to think of such a thing. This could start the ball rolling toward turning against the TVism and perhaps toward the hus- band too. This factor must be given serious consideration.

In view of the legal situation involved it is necessary to ob- tain the drug through a doctor. Those of you who feel seriously on this subject should go to either a competant, and by this I mean a broad-minded, modern, psychiatrist, or to an endocrinologist. I would suggest laying the cards on the table as to the reasoning be- hind the request. Explain the physical and psychic advantages of the treatment, point out that the hormone has been shown to be of value clinically in treating various male conditions and indicate that since it is reversible, administration can be stopped at any time and the situation allowed to revert to normal. If necessary, male hor- mone, testosterone, can be given to hurry the reversion. This being the case there does not appear to be as much against the treatment as there is for it. I believe that with a frank discussion many doc- tors would be willing to give an initial prescription and keep an eye on you for unforeseen side effects if any. Don't try to be your own doctor. These are potent drugs and there are aspects that the lay person would not be aware of. Find a doctor that will understand and help. If the first one says no, find another. What can you lose ex- cept his fee. But even by prescription dont go overboard. A 38 B bra looks kind of silly under a T shirt in the locker room! Al80 don't let a well meaning but ignorant M.D. try to talk you into being "cured" by taking male hormone. It has been tried, it doesn't work unless you want to be cured and if you do why not just plain quit? But you don't really, do you....the girl within wants to live not die.

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