Finally started T

[Mal]

I was supposed to have started T two years ago, but the doctor backed out of it at the last minute. However, the new nurse practitioner I started seeing this year saw in my chart that I'm trans, and several of her friends work at a trans friendly clinic about an hour and a half from here, so she referred me to them.

I went last month and had blood work done and got referred to a really great psychologist, who's also trans, to get a letter. Then today I went back to the clinic to get the prescription for T. I'm doing weekly injections and am supposed to go back in two months to redo the blood work. 

The pharmacist was kind of weird about filling the prescription for me and repeatedly referred to me as Ms. I've had some other issues with her before and am hoping that the regular pharmacist handles things better.

[Tysilio]

Congratulations! Getting that first prescription makes a fella feel just great!

I'm sorry you weren't treated with respect by the pharmacist. If it happens again, consider complaining to the manager. I know it can be hard to put yourself out there and stand up for yourself, but it can also be rewarding to know you've done something that's not just for you but for every other nervous trans person who goes there. Every such action makes a difference.

[FTMax]

Congrats! Glad you finally got on.

I went to a new pharmacy once when I was trying to get compounded T. It was fairly early on in my transition and I hadn't updated my license yet, so they insisted on calling me she/her and by my birth name. I decided that even if it was the most inexpensive option, I wouldn't be going back.

While doctors who are knowledgeable about trans care are still kind of akin to unicorns, pharmacies that will fill your prescription without any grief are a dime a dozen. If you continue to have issues next time, I would consider going elsewhere.

[Ayden]

Congrats!

I third looking for a new pharmacy. There are 8 retail and about 6 professional pharmacies (like hospitals and compounding places) in my town that I know of and I've only had a problem with one of them. I haven't gone back to it and even though it's the cheapest option, I refuse to go back. 

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[tjack77]

Congratz Mal!

I'm sorry about your experience with the pharmacist. If possible, go to a different pharmacy and start new. The pharmacy I go to just called me by my name, and it's actually a somewhat unisex name so I never really had that issue.

[Mal]

Thanks guys!

The pharmacy had to order me more syringes, so when I pick them up I'll see if the regular pharmacist is back and how she treats me. My doctor's office electronically sends prescriptions, so it makes it harder to switch pharmacies, but I'll see about possibly switching pharmacies before I need more T. 

I live in a state where you can't update your license until you have surgery, which I won't be able to afford for another year or two, that makes it more difficult with things that require me to go by my birth name. I've been going by a gender neutral nickname most of the time, but pharmacies and some doctor's offices insist on using my birth name regardless of what I put as my preferred name.

[FTMax]

Thanks guys!

The pharmacy had to order me more syringes, so when I pick them up I'll see if the regular pharmacist is back and how she treats me. My doctor's office electronically sends prescriptions, so it makes it harder to switch pharmacies, but I'll see about possibly switching pharmacies before I need more T. 

I live in a state where you can't update your license until you have surgery, which I won't be able to afford for another year or two, that makes it more difficult with things that require me to go by my birth name. I've been going by a gender neutral nickname most of the time, but pharmacies and some doctor's offices insist on using my birth name regardless of what I put as my preferred name.

See if your doctor would be willing to write you an ambiguously worded letter saying that she has treated you for sexual reassignment. That is what my top surgeon did and it worked for everyone.