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Endo referral

Started by Umiko, May 06, 2014, 10:22:11 AM

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Umiko

so, i just got my blood test results but my doctor suggests i get a second opinion and referred me to an endo. what do i do now. make the appointment or wait until i talk with my therapist ??? ???
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TerriT

What do you want to do? My therapist had me speak with an endo before writing my letter. She wanted me to have more information and to discuss my possible treatments before taking the next steps. Either way, you'll probably need to speak with both of them (endo and therapist).
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Umiko

Do i like say anything to the endo? I mean at first my therapist wanted me to see an endo but my ocp specializes in internal medicine so they were able to do my blood work. This the first time seeing an endo so i dont know what to say lol
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TerriT

Tell the endo you were referred by your doc as a candidate for HRT. You won't really need to say much after that, other than answering some questions or asking your own. The endo will probably give you an exam and stuff. It can get a little "personal" just FYI. The endo should have further information on what HRT will do to you physically and any of the risks and stuff you need to be aware of. Usually an endo requires approval by your therapist to begin treatment but they can measure your current levels and get a plan put together with you. After getting approval, you will likely need to see your endo again and get your script. IDK if your blood tests were for your current hormone levels. You have to get blood work done a lot for different tests.

I don't remember needing to say very much on my first endo visit. She seemed to know why I was there. It is not typical that people make an apt with one without saying why they're going. Assuming your endo has at least decent bedside manner, they should have everything ready before they step into the room.
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Umiko

I had blood work done last week so they are super current in hormone wise. I made the appointment for next week so i'm freaking out over what will happen. My pcp is pretty open to me so i trust my doctors with the referral
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