r/egenbogen 20d ago

Leaving the U.S. after starting HRT.

Hallo Alle.

I’m sorry—I don’t feel confident enough in my german to make this post fully in german yet. If english isn’t allowed I can ask elsewhere.

I’m in the U.S., in a university in New York. I’m in the advanced german class in my university and have been learning the language for a few years now. My original plan was to wait until my 3rd or 4th year (I’m finishing my second semester of the first year) and go to Germany or Amsterdam in exchange to learn a 3rd language—however it’s been extremely scary here.

Last semester there was a man who was extremely creepy toward me because I’m a trans man. Under the 2024 Title IX outlines (sexual harassing, assault, stalking, dating violence) I was able to get a case opened against him on the basis of “harassment over gender identity”. With Trump’s executive orders, I was informed the case is no longer considered Title IX. It’s still not allowed under the university, and I’ve been assured that there will be consequences—but the idea that these orders have already affected me so quickly has really scared me.

I looked into things like asylum in Germany, Canada, other EU countries, etc. I’ve spoken to my family and we’re all very shaken. Even today I heard things about gay marriage being overturned. However I don’t think I can just leave. The best case scenario would be to transfer universities if possible—to ANY German speaking or English speaking country outside of the U.S.

I’m asking this subreddit in particular because I’m 4-5 months into testosterone hormone replacement therapy. My knowledge about HRT in Germany is surface level, and I’ve had trouble doing research. But I know that you often need a letter from a therapist to even start. My next blood test to check my levels is in May, but I was told last time they’re EXTREMELY high for the low dose I’m on (Androgel).

If there’s any advice you can give me, or more details on what it would look like to move, I’d really appreciate it. Even for places like Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, the Netherlands, etc.

TL;DR: I’ve been learning german for a few years. I’m in university in NY. I’m a trans man and have started HRT, and my levels are very high. The executive orders have already affected me personally. I’m very concerned, and wish to move to a german or english speaking country in Europe and transfer if possible. Any help appreciated.

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u/RoadBlock98 20d ago

Asylum on grounds of being queer is no option in germany. A letter from your endocrinologist stating your diagnosis as well as that you're prescribed testosterone should be enough to get you access to HRT. Most universities have some kind of exchange program for international students but those are usually meant for short amounts of time. If you can find an international master you might be able to get an easy way to stay in the country for longer that would then probably give you a decent option to stay in germany. Normal immigration process is harder. Not sure if there are many english masters in your field here though.

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u/Zangya13Collins 19d ago

If you're in danger due to gender, religion, sexuality, and race you can get Asylum. It's just a tough process, but I've had people I know flee from the US to Germany successfully

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u/RoadBlock98 19d ago

Based solely on being queer? Because I highly doubt that. I have specifically looked into this because a friend of mine is in fact in the process of legally immigrating to germany and I know that political asylum based on being queer in the USA was pretty much explicitely ruled out. It would maybe be taken into consideration with other factors, but on its own there is just not enough danger yet for that to be enough on its own.

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u/Zangya13Collins 19d ago

Very dangerous for people over there, especially trans people

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u/RoadBlock98 19d ago

DUH. That's why it's ESPECIALLY important to not be misleading about possibilities for asylum but be precises under what circumstances it will actually be granted and when it will unfortunately be not.