seriously contemplating self-medicating hormones

[Bird]

@JessicaH

Here in Brazil TG issues are not brought up during a doctors graduation and the endo's I visted had no knowledge about it at all. So no, it is not usually bought up during a endo's training. The only way it would be, is if the endo did their residency at a hospital that had GRS surgeries or had a personal interest on the issue.

[kelly_aus]

Actually, I'd be very surprised if there were no knowledgeable endo's in Brazil.. All we need, as far as hormone treatment goes, is a modified form of HRT as given the menopausal women.. A gynaecologist should also be educated in the area.. But don't be fooled in to believeing that none of them have a clue..

Hormonal Reassignment is not black magic.. The only part of it that is a little on the 'magical' side is dosage, but then again, this is similar to prescribing for menopause.. As far as them saying they have no knowledge or experience, that could simply be a lack of insurance cover or even an ethical choice on behalf of the doctor..

[Bird]

I'm a medicine student and I know there is no education here regarding HRT in medical school from experience. The endo's don't receive training on it at their residency.

They do receive training for post-menopausal women yup, but not for HRT and transition. I'm stating a fact.

[kelly_aus]

I'm a medicine student and I know there is no education here regarding HRT in medical school from experience. The endo's don't receive training on it at their residency.

They do receive training for post-menopausal women yup, but not for HRT and transition. I'm stating a fact.

I'll refer back to my comment about insurance and personal choice.. It's not hard to acquire the knowledge required - most have the basics.. I know of a doctor here in Australia, who is also a family friend, I asked him about the possibility of him being my treating gyno.. He declined, it's not covered by his insurance - but he was able to tell me what sort of regimen I should expect. His only speciality is being a gyno...

[JessicaH]

Actually, I'd be very surprised if there were no knowledgeable endo's in Brazil.. All we need, as far as hormone treatment goes, is a modified form of HRT as given the menopausal women.. A gynaecologist should also be educated in the area.. But don't be fooled in to believeing that none of them have a clue..

Hormonal Reassignment is not black magic.. The only part of it that is a little on the 'magical' side is dosage, but then again, this is similar to prescribing for menopause.. As far as them saying they have no knowledge or experience, that could simply be a lack of insurance cover or even an ethical choice on behalf of the doctor..

I must disagree. There is a HUGE difference in the HRT needs of a perimenopausal woman and someone who wants to change a male body to a female body. If youa are only getting treated for menopause then you are really getting short changed!

[Bird]

Yes Kelly, it is not hard to acquire the knowledge This is the part that saddens me the most, I wish they went and tried to acquire the knowledge.

[Erin H]

Wow i did not expect so many replies

I would love you comment to each of you but like there's got to be over 30 people who have commented so that might take a while.

For the time being i will get onto the anti-androgen's quick as i am still in puberty, i've only been in it for about 2 years and testosterone is doing bad stuff to me !!!!

i have booked an appointment with my GP for a blood test to give to the doctor in london and i might bring up the self-med thing to my GP and see what she thinks :/

Thanks for all the replies, it helped me a lot reading them

Salisha x x

[Stephe]

For the time being i will get onto the anti-androgen's quick as i am still in puberty, i've only been in it for about 2 years and testosterone is doing bad stuff to me !!!!

Yes at your age AA will do wonders

[Joelene9]

Yes at your age AA will do wonders

Yes, you may look like that you was never a boy! 
 
  Me, I finally found a transgender friendly doctor that has openings.  Appointment on Monday!  That Quick!  The other doctors I've contacted have at least a 6 month waiting list for new patients or on one medical program.  Finally!
  Joelene

[Stephe]

  Me, I finally found a transgender friendly doctor that has openings.  Appointment on Monday! 

Congratz!

[JennaNicole]

Im really thinking about it. I really don't know what to do
My like doctor person said i can be on anti-androgen's in about 3 weeks maybe a month so that's ok, but oestrogen may take 3 months or longer

he said i could wait between 3 and 6 months with my legal name change and everything and then get oestrogen  or pay for 6 counselling sessions to speed it up, but that will cost a lot like probs about £1000.
I could do the longer one but self-med at the same time and it would be cheaper :/

IT NOT FAIR !!!!!!  i don't even need counselling and the only reason i cant have it now is because i don't have some stupid deed poll to prove my name change URGH

What do you think ?

a very angry Salisha x x

Interesting position your in.  I was going to say the doctor was unreasonable, but then I saw your post that your 2 years into puberty. I self medicated hormones at 16yo as it was the only real option for me at the time. I had already had a few changes due to puberty and starting early prevented me from getting more masculine and also stopped facial hair. Not sure my view is the best even though I felt the same way as you did, I was in a totally different situation, so all I can say is since you are seeing someone you should just keep pushing the issue and mention the urgency that you face with having changes happen that can not be reversed if you are not on medications sooner.

[AprilAero]

I have had to self medicate because the clinic I used to go to shut down because of lack of funding so I did not have a choice , I had a prescription from a doctor but it ran out, and the nearest alternative is about 300 miles away. I see a therapist every two weeks , and see a doctor like every 6 months or so, but I have to pay out of pocket cause I don't have insurance anymore, so I am limited on how many times I can go. I would only say do it if you had to other options.  Stay Safe.

I am only doing this because I have no other option, not because I want to go against a doctors advisement, you should listen to the doctor they know what they are doing , and as long as your are on AAs you will be fine. plus your body produces small amounts of Estrogen so it will allow that to take over some.

but in a few months you can press the doctor to get your on Estrogen.

[ByeBye]

just stay where u are n wait it out. u WILL b the girl u desire VERY SOON.

[Stephe]

I had already had a few changes due to puberty and starting early prevented me from getting more masculine and also stopped facial hair.

Yes if I had got even just on AA at your age it would have made this a lot easier....