How Do I Know If I'm a FTM or not?

Question

I'm a 13 year old female and I have started to believe that I'm a FTM. Every since i can remember I have always been into boy stuff. When I was in kindergarten I played on a flag football team , everyone on the team thought I was a boy until my mom told them I was a girl. I have always liked to do boy things like sports , dress like boys , never really hung out with girls mostly boys , never liked any "girly" stuff like dolls and barbies I always wanted to get the hot wheels and footballs and other cool stuff like that. I never like to dress as a girl I liked boy clothes A LOT and I still do dress like a boy I usually wear basketball shorts , a tank top , sneakers and a hat. I have also never really been attracted to boys I have had boyfriends , but girls still seem cute to me. My mom put me in therapy for my anger issues and when I got the therapists I was asked a lot of questions and then diagnosed with Gender Identity Disorder also Impulsive anger. I didn't really understand what that meant , but now I do. For the last 3 or so months I have been researching FTM and trans genders. I have watched many videos on youtube about them and they are all amazing people and I would like to be like them. I have watched videos on top surgery I want top surgery done so bad! I HATE my boobs they just are apart of my body that I wish I never had. I have been very interested in getting top surgery done when I'm old enough at least 19 or 20. Bottom surgery is something that kind of scared me and I don't want that done. I saw on youtube FTM packers that I was really , really interested in having. I get sad when I'm at the pool and boys get to run around without a shirt on and I wish i could be that boy running around without a shirt on but I can't =/. I already have planned for when I have made my final choice with being a FTM I hope to get a girlfriend that will accept me for being a FTM and finally living the life of a boy I always wanted to. I haven't told my mom anything yet I'm not sure how to tell her I'm pretty positive that she will accept me for who I am when I tell her about my decision. I'm also pretty sure the rest of my family will accept me for who I want to become also. While I have been researching FTM I have also saw that trans-menn take Testosterone. I was wondering what is the earliest age to start taking Testosterone? What is the earliest age to start "packing" with a FTM packer? Also what is the earliest age to get top surgery? I If anyone can give me any details or help me figure out if I'm FTM or not that will be very helpful and appreciated!! Any ideas , facts or advice helps! Please no turn downs or mean words I am already having a hard time figuring out who I am and if this is who I am I would appreciate if no one would criticizee me on who I will eventually become. Thanks :)!!

Answer 1

I dont think there is an age to young to start transitioning. im 16 and ive been wearing a binder and cut my hair short anddress like a full on boy sence 13.

umm, for testosterone, youd have to take horomoneblocker first.

good luck!

Answer 2

Ironically, GIDC (Gender Identity Disorder in Children) is more of a predictor of homosexuality than of transsexualism... But whatever.



The main question is NOT "Are you boyish?" or "Do you seem more like a boy than a girl?"

The main question, and the only question that matters, is "Are you a boy?"



If you ARE a boy, then yes, you're an FTM. If not, then no. You're just very butch.



Testosterone will depend on your doctor. You MIGHT be able to start around 16, if you have parental consent, a letter from a therapist, and good blood work.



There is no age on top surgery, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a good surgeon willing to do a permanent operation on someone younger than 16 or 18.



There is no age whatsoever for packing. Start whenever you can get your hands on a packer, if that's what you want. Same goes for binding---if you can bind, you're old enough to.



Some basic trans man info: ftmguide.org

Always helpful; good basic tutorials, info, and resources.

Answer 3

It sounds like you could be FTM. There are good top surgeons out there like Dr. Garramone in Florida.

Answer 4

i think u r ftm good luck



if u want a ftm youtube channel try therealjazzbertie ask him about comming out



first u could come out as lesbian then come out as trans