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Started by Autumn, October 30, 2013, 12:33:51 PM

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Autumn

October 30, 2013, 12:33:51 PM
My doctor gave me a referral to an endocrinologist and I have my appointment with them tomorrow. What should I expect at the endocrinologist appointment? Will I need a referral from my psychiatrist too before I get started with HRT? I'm going through Kaiser if that helps.
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Jessica Merriman

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October 30, 2013, 01:24:22 PM
In my case I had to have the WPATH formatted letter from my therapist. Then the Endo gave me the talk about what hormones do, etc. After he knew I was informed about the process and understood the risks involved  I was sent for baseline lab test's. After reviewing the results I was given script for Spiro and "E" and sent on my very happy way after scheduling a recheck appointment. Good luck to you baby. Hope this helped a little. Here is a BIG HUG for your appointment.  :)
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KabitTarah

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October 30, 2013, 01:30:58 PM
Quote from: EmilyGlass on October 30, 2013, 12:33:51 PM
My doctor gave me a referral to an endocrinologist and I have my appointment with them tomorrow. What should I expect at the endocrinologist appointment? Will I need a referral from my psychiatrist too before I get started with HRT? I'm going through Kaiser if that helps.

I haven't gone to my appointment yet (Dec 26, whooooo)... but my therapist is adamant that he rarely needs to send a letter to endos any more. It could just be the endos and GPs in my area who don't require the letter, too.

If I get there and need the letter to get my AA's I'll be quite pissed all around (since I've asked *everyone* I possibly could before going into this appointment).
♥♥♥ ~ Tarah ~ ♥♥♥

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LordKAT

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October 30, 2013, 03:12:50 PM
The therapists letter should be all you need.Generally it is a check up, information, and blood work. you may or may not get a script for HRT at the first visit.
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Autumn

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October 30, 2013, 05:34:27 PM
Thank you ladies! I have a referral from my doctor, not my therapist. Hopefully, that's all I need.
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KabitTarah

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October 30, 2013, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: EmilyGlass on October 30, 2013, 05:34:27 PM
Thank you ladies! I have a referral from my doctor, not my therapist. Hopefully, that's all I need.

Worst case, she should arrange for blood work and request a letter at your next appointment... though none of us want to wait that long ;)
♥♥♥ ~ Tarah ~ ♥♥♥

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Autumn

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October 31, 2013, 04:33:59 PM
I got my lab work done and if my results come back okay, I'll be starting HRT on Monday  ;D
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