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Title: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: TheaP on March 03, 2015, 08:37:59 AM
Post by: TheaP on March 03, 2015, 08:37:59 AM
I am 55, married with 3 offspring and living with GID since the age of 8 or 9 that I remember.
I have had some events in my life in the last 12 months that has caused me undertake a review of my inner self. Particularly the source of my stress levels. After getting a referral to see a psychologist under Australia's Medicare system, the issue of my gender dysphoria and being asexual was discussed.
As a result of those discussions, I discussed this with my regular General Practioner, who asked what I wanted to do, and I said that I would like to try a low dose HRT to see if that will reduce the GID, as the stress was causing heart issues. He agreed, and referred me to a endocrinologist but also wanted me to see a psychiatrist to sign off on the mental aspect.
I am still living as a male, but go to the psychologist, psychiatrist and speech therapist as a female.
My question is, how should I present to the endocrinologist.?
Both the psychologist and psychiatrist (both female) recommend that I get as much experience as I can.
I am not sure where I want to end up, either androgonous or female. I know if I am on HRT that I will get a certain amount of feminisation. I am not masculine as it is, and already have a bit of gyno.
Thea
I have had some events in my life in the last 12 months that has caused me undertake a review of my inner self. Particularly the source of my stress levels. After getting a referral to see a psychologist under Australia's Medicare system, the issue of my gender dysphoria and being asexual was discussed.
As a result of those discussions, I discussed this with my regular General Practioner, who asked what I wanted to do, and I said that I would like to try a low dose HRT to see if that will reduce the GID, as the stress was causing heart issues. He agreed, and referred me to a endocrinologist but also wanted me to see a psychiatrist to sign off on the mental aspect.
I am still living as a male, but go to the psychologist, psychiatrist and speech therapist as a female.
My question is, how should I present to the endocrinologist.?
Both the psychologist and psychiatrist (both female) recommend that I get as much experience as I can.
I am not sure where I want to end up, either androgonous or female. I know if I am on HRT that I will get a certain amount of feminisation. I am not masculine as it is, and already have a bit of gyno.
Thea
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: LordKAT on March 03, 2015, 08:44:55 AM
Post by: LordKAT on March 03, 2015, 08:44:55 AM
Hi Toni, Welcome to Susan's.
How to present depends on what you are comfortable doing. Androgyny would work fine.
I'm not sure what you mean by a "bit of gyno".
Anyway, here are some links to site rules and answers to often asked questions.
How to present depends on what you are comfortable doing. Androgyny would work fine.
I'm not sure what you mean by a "bit of gyno".
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Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: MelissaAnn on March 03, 2015, 09:20:49 AM
Post by: MelissaAnn on March 03, 2015, 09:20:49 AM
Hi Toni!!!
A big warm welcome to Susan's Place... It's always nice to welcome another sister to our ever growing family... You will find many wonderful people that are either going through or have gone through the same feelings and issues that you are. There are some great resources available here also. Everything is right at your finger tips so pull up a chair, relax and let your fingers do the walking! I look forward to seeing you around the forums and wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey...! May the Angels always look upon you and help guide you on your path...
Much Love,
Melissa Ann
A big warm welcome to Susan's Place... It's always nice to welcome another sister to our ever growing family... You will find many wonderful people that are either going through or have gone through the same feelings and issues that you are. There are some great resources available here also. Everything is right at your finger tips so pull up a chair, relax and let your fingers do the walking! I look forward to seeing you around the forums and wish you nothing but the best of luck on your journey...! May the Angels always look upon you and help guide you on your path...
Much Love,
Melissa Ann
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: AnonyMs on March 03, 2015, 11:02:12 AM
Post by: AnonyMs on March 03, 2015, 11:02:12 AM
Hi,
I'm not sure I understand your question. Is there a reason not to go however you like? It shouldn't matter to the endo how you go (not saying it doesn't, some people have issues). If you have the letter from the psych that's probably all that matters.
Going to the psychiatrist might have been more of an issue, but I went to mine male and he knows I have no intention of social transition any time soon.
I'm in Sydney so its different people, but I go everywhere as male (m2f) and no problems getting HRT. I'm sure if I presented the the way there'd be no problems either.
I also had medical problems related to stress and depression, and it looks like that's pretty much gone now. Not the same as your's but also bad.
I'm not sure I understand your question. Is there a reason not to go however you like? It shouldn't matter to the endo how you go (not saying it doesn't, some people have issues). If you have the letter from the psych that's probably all that matters.
Going to the psychiatrist might have been more of an issue, but I went to mine male and he knows I have no intention of social transition any time soon.
I'm in Sydney so its different people, but I go everywhere as male (m2f) and no problems getting HRT. I'm sure if I presented the the way there'd be no problems either.
I also had medical problems related to stress and depression, and it looks like that's pretty much gone now. Not the same as your's but also bad.
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: mrs izzy on March 03, 2015, 11:43:41 AM
Post by: mrs izzy on March 03, 2015, 11:43:41 AM
Toni,
Welcome to Susan's Family
So many topics to explore and posts to read or write.
Many article of news, wiki, links ,mine craft and chat :icon_paper:
Safe passage on your path.
Je suis un être humain,
Hugs
Welcome to Susan's Family
So many topics to explore and posts to read or write.
Many article of news, wiki, links ,mine craft and chat :icon_paper:
Safe passage on your path.
Je suis un être humain,
Hugs
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: Myarkstir on March 03, 2015, 11:59:12 AM
Post by: Myarkstir on March 03, 2015, 11:59:12 AM
Hey!
Welcome to Susan's
Welcome to Susan's
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: cindianna_jones on March 03, 2015, 12:28:59 PM
Post by: cindianna_jones on March 03, 2015, 12:28:59 PM
Go as you wish and tell the endocrinologist the truth. I'd been seeing my endocrinologist for years and didn't tell him about my past. But recently I've been concerned about related health issues about not taking estrogens (most women my age have gone through menopause). So, I had to tell him and it was down right funny. He kept asking me if I wanted to be a man and couldn't believe that it would work out well. After ten minutes of going back and forth, discussing my lack of testicles, and yes I did father children, he finally accepted me as an mtf transwoman. After that, my good old country doctor here in tea party land, was a perfectly civil and an informative fountain of good advice. Just put the jitters away in your pocket and open up. Doctors these days are really incredible when it comes to all this. I remember years ago being turned out when I told them about myself. Much has changed in the world for the better.
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: V M on March 03, 2015, 03:29:51 PM
Post by: V M on March 03, 2015, 03:29:51 PM
Hi Toni :icon_wave:
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Welcome to Susan's :) Glad to have you here, join on in the fun
Hugs
V M
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: Devlyn on March 05, 2015, 07:55:52 AM
Post by: Devlyn on March 05, 2015, 07:55:52 AM
Hi Toni, welcome to Susan's Place! You signed your post Thea, which do you prefer? To LordKats question, I assume you meant Gynecomastia? You present however you like, the whole object of this is to be yourself! :) See you around the site!
Hugs, Devlyn
Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: Hi from Western Australia
Post by: gennee on March 06, 2015, 11:44:16 AM
Post by: gennee on March 06, 2015, 11:44:16 AM
Hello Toni and welcome to Susan's. Thank you for your introduction.
:)
:)