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Title: Question about obtaining my HRT letter
Post by: PrincessDorothy on July 21, 2015, 07:03:50 PM
Post by: PrincessDorothy on July 21, 2015, 07:03:50 PM
I contacted a local pride center that said they could provide me with an HRT letter that I can take back to my endo to begin. They said they could provide the letter after 2-3 sessions but could not see me long term because they are not mental healthcare professionals. Will this be okay? After I obtain the letter I will see my endo for the first time so all I know is that they require it.
Title: Re: Question about obtaining my HRT letter
Post by: Rachel on July 21, 2015, 07:24:57 PM
Post by: Rachel on July 21, 2015, 07:24:57 PM
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Title: Re: Question about obtaining my HRT letter
Post by: Rachel on July 21, 2015, 07:32:29 PM
Post by: Rachel on July 21, 2015, 07:32:29 PM
I live in Pennsylvania in the USA. Our state is informed consent. Usually an intake is done then a visit with a doctor and a blood test is ordered the first visit (I go to a LGBTI primary care) than HRT is prescribed the second visit if all goes well with the blood test.
There are exceptions where I go. I was suicidal and had to go to therapy 6 months (become stable) and get approval from my therapist prior to HRT being prescribed.
There are exceptions where I go. I was suicidal and had to go to therapy 6 months (become stable) and get approval from my therapist prior to HRT being prescribed.