Okay what actually am i looking for? help please

[wannalivethetruth]

I have been seeing the therapist for months now, every since Aug of last year. She does not typically work with GID, but she said she will write a letter saying that i am ready for hormones. Throughout the whole time i've been with her, we talked about me being trans, so she knows my mind set. What should i tell her to write about? how should it look? What do i do after that? What doctor am i suppose to look for? thnx

[Robyn]

Hmmm. I thought there were sample letters in our Wiki, but I didn't find any.

Basically, the letter is 'To Whom It May Concern' and covers several points from the therapist:

Using both names (legal and trans, assuming you haven't changed your name legally yet), state how long she has been seeing you, that she diagnosed you as transsexual, and that you are ready to begin cross-gender hormone therapy. She should note that you understand the risks and the consequences of hormone therapy.  She should also check (and mention) the WPATH Standards of Care for any other pertinent points.

You can go to any medical doctor or PA for hormones, although a good many would refuse you on either moral grounds or lack of experience. An endocrinologist may be best, if you can find one. There will be baseline and followup labwork related to liver function. 

A TG support group in your area might know what doctors are trans friendly. Someone here might know if you mention your locale.

Robyn