Now how exactly do I go about doing this?

[Adrian D.]

Hey, Adrian here- Long time, no see! What's it been, about two years? Yeesh!
I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to: How exactly does one go about getting testosterone injections? Do you just go to the doctor and tell them what's up and they write you a prescription because, if so I'll be very surprised. I'm pretty sure I'll have to see a therapist for a while but my question still stands strong. After I see the therapist, what do I do?
Please help, I'm pretty clueless about all of this (its kind of sad really). Thanks!

[Simon]

Yes, the first step in most cases is seeing a therapist to get a letter for T. Having a therapist who specializes in transgender issues is a definite plus but living near one isn't always a possibility. Having a therapist who is willing to work with a trans patient will suffice. There are supposedly some doctors who will allow someone to sign a informed consent letter and get on T without therapy but someone else would have to answer about that because I've never come across that situation.

After you get your letter either your therapist will recommend you to a Endocrinologist or you can find one yourself that works with trans patients. Then you get your prescription for T. The endo is also who you will get your blood work from periodically. They'll also teach you how to give yourself the injections and tell you your personalized dose.

[Adrian D.]

Yes, the first step in most cases is seeing a therapist to get a letter for T. Having a therapist who specializes in transgender issues is a definite plus but living near one isn't always a possibility. Having a therapist who is willing to work with a trans patient will suffice. There are supposedly some doctors who will allow someone to sign a informed consent letter and get on T without therapy but someone else would have to answer about that because I've never come across that situation.

After you get your letter either your therapist will recommend you to a Endocrinologist or you can find one yourself that works with trans patients. Then you get your prescription for T. The endo is also who you will get your blood work from periodically. They'll also teach you how to give yourself the injections and tell you your personalized dose.

How long would I have to see a therapist? I've already seen a therapist for my "issues" a while back (for nearly a year) and only stopped seeing her because of an unexpected (but much needed) move. Would I be able to contact her and get a letter from her or would I have to see a new therapist?

[peky]

Hey, Adrian here- Long time, no see! What's it been, about two years? Yeesh!
I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to: How exactly does one go about getting testosterone injections? Do you just go to the doctor and tell them what's up and they write you a prescription because, if so I'll be very surprised. I'm pretty sure I'll have to see a therapist for a while but my question still stands strong. After I see the therapist, what do I do?
Please help, I'm pretty clueless about all of this (its kind of sad really). Thanks!

Well, you have to visit with an endo provided that you already have a letter of concurrence from a shrink...Downtown Balti there is a transgender clinic..dude


http://chasebrexton.org/wellness/lgbt/transition/

[bojangles]

How long would I have to see a therapist? I've already seen a therapist for my "issues" a while back (for nearly a year) and only stopped seeing her because of an unexpected (but much needed) move. Would I be able to contact her and get a letter from her or would I have to see a new therapist?

If your issues included trans stuff, she might write you a letter. Would not hurt to ask.

Number of therapy sessions required for a letter seems to vary a lot. So, anywhere from 1 to some other number.