Again, this is one of my "notes to myself" that ppl suggested posting because it's a convenient way to keep notes online. Again, input from those who have gone through this process already -hopefully in Canada- would be greatly appreciated
this is for those hoping to have srs covered by MSP
month 0: bring picture ID, care card, name change certificate
- find a trans-friendly GP and talk to them about hormone therapy
- get a mental health assessment and get approved for hormone therapy&ask about SRS
- get a physical health evaluation
~1 year of RLE~
month 12:
- get GP to write letter recommending you for SRS and give it to funding contact at MSP
- MSP will get you to meet with 2 approved assessors (must be arranged by MSP)
- get approved-->be diagnosed with GID, recommended for SRS, confirm 1yr RLE, confirm psychologically stable
month idk:
surgery! don't know if they do chest and hysterectomy/oophorectomy at same time and not sure if the hysterectomy/oophorectomy still require 2yr RLE
Hormone effect: (I'm summarizing main stuff, there's more effects)
1-3 months:
- increased growth, coarseness, thickness of hair
- oily skin
- increased muscle mass and redistribution of fat
1-6 months:
period stops
3-6 months:
voice cracks, can take a year to finish changing
1 year+: gradual growth of facial hair
just some youtube links on how to inject although
you should have a medical professional teach you formallyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q--ni08r2F8&context=C431a8f7ADvjVQa1PpcFOBQUjFTaxhjm3_I9wrVmNmBAXYhpwL4A4=
