Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 03:44:36 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 03:44:36 AM
Post by: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 03:44:36 AM
Hello,
Anyone here have Kaiser in Northern California (near Sacramento), and have advice as to which therapists are trans-friendly, and where/how to begin HRT? I have not yet seen a therapist, but I am interested in moving forward, and I assume hat seeing a therapist is a necessity in order to begin taking meds? Also, can you explain what I (MTF) will likely be taking? Third, I see this term "AA" mentioned sometimes, what does it signify? Thank you :-)
Anyone here have Kaiser in Northern California (near Sacramento), and have advice as to which therapists are trans-friendly, and where/how to begin HRT? I have not yet seen a therapist, but I am interested in moving forward, and I assume hat seeing a therapist is a necessity in order to begin taking meds? Also, can you explain what I (MTF) will likely be taking? Third, I see this term "AA" mentioned sometimes, what does it signify? Thank you :-)
Title: Re: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: Madeline182 on July 26, 2014, 11:14:19 AM
Post by: Madeline182 on July 26, 2014, 11:14:19 AM
I did not visit a therapist first. I found a doctor through the San Antonio gender association website, and I let him know I was ready to start hrt. He asked very basic gender identifying questions and then discussed the options I had available and what he recommended.
I'm sure many people will recommend you see a gender psycologist a time or few before you take this huge step.
There are a few choices your doctor may discuss with you.
I am taking a daily pill to block testosterone receptors and a weekly injection of estrogen. That's it ^_^
A pill to distract the testes and a vial of sugar n spice & everything :3
My doc also recommended an amazing price finding app called GoodRX OMG AMAZING!
I'm sure many people will recommend you see a gender psycologist a time or few before you take this huge step.
There are a few choices your doctor may discuss with you.
I am taking a daily pill to block testosterone receptors and a weekly injection of estrogen. That's it ^_^
A pill to distract the testes and a vial of sugar n spice & everything :3
My doc also recommended an amazing price finding app called GoodRX OMG AMAZING!
Title: Re: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: Madeline182 on July 26, 2014, 11:26:26 AM
Post by: Madeline182 on July 26, 2014, 11:26:26 AM
Quote from: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 03:44:36 AM
Third, I see this term "AA" mentioned sometimes, what does it signify? Thank you :-)
I searched for a little bit, and I can only come up with alcoholics anonymous.. I did see something on wiki that looked like it was graphing different forms of transgender in some weird way.. Sorry, it confused me
Title: Re: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 05:55:16 PM
Post by: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 05:55:16 PM
What did you find out? I am interested in knowing more about where I am at now, and what to expect in the future.
Title: Re: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: Madeline182 on August 03, 2014, 09:35:22 AM
Post by: Madeline182 on August 03, 2014, 09:35:22 AM
Ok, sorry, really late and I feel silly for not noticing before. AA is going to stand for anti androgens aka t-blockers
Title: Re: Kaiser NorCal
Post by: allisonsteph on August 05, 2014, 05:47:30 AM
Post by: allisonsteph on August 05, 2014, 05:47:30 AM
Quote from: Jill.sperry on July 26, 2014, 03:44:36 AM
Hello,
Anyone here have Kaiser in Northern California (near Sacramento), and have advice as to which therapists are trans-friendly, and where/how to begin HRT? I have not yet seen a therapist, but I am interested in moving forward, and I assume hat seeing a therapist is a necessity in order to begin taking meds? Also, can you explain what I (MTF) will likely be taking? Third, I see this term "AA" mentioned sometimes, what does it signify? Thank you :-)
You are correct, Kaiser requires you to see a therapist before beginning HRT.
I am in the Sacramento area and saw Dr. Flemming at the Folsom facility. It is my understanding that she is currently on a leave of absense with no return date known. I do not know who is picking up her caseload.
To my knowledge there are only two doctors that will prescribe hormones in the Sacramento region: Dr Abraham Thomas at the Folsom facility, and Dr Curtis Witcher at the Fair Oaks Blvd facility in Sacramento. Both are awesome. I am fortunate enough to have Dr Thomas as my GP and Dr Witcher managing my HRT.
The "AA" that you are referring to most likely is anti-androgen which is a medication that suppresses testosterone.