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Title: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 06:18:20 PM
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 06:18:20 PM
What doctor should i look for? I heard a psychiatrist? Psychologist? (SO MANY P WORDS! ???)
After that, do i call them? what do i say? If i make an appointment what should i say at the appointment, just hand him/her the letter?
After that, do i call them? what do i say? If i make an appointment what should i say at the appointment, just hand him/her the letter?
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 06:27:51 PM
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 06:27:51 PM
Gender Therapist then an Endocrinologist IMO
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 09:05:22 PM
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 09:05:22 PM
Quote from: Virginia Marie on April 12, 2010, 06:27:51 PM
Gender Therapist then an Endocrinologist IMO
i have already went to therapy
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: Flan on April 12, 2010, 09:13:42 PM
Post by: Flan on April 12, 2010, 09:13:42 PM
if you want to be straight up, ask for transgender healthcare services (they don't need to know you have a letter of recommendation yet)
for the run around, ask for care related to hormones (or the ambiguous "meds check")
for the run around, ask for care related to hormones (or the ambiguous "meds check")
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 12, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
Post by: Vanessa_yhvh on April 12, 2010, 09:15:10 PM
It depends on what's available to you locally, as well as the condition of your over all health. My HRT is under the care of a Family Medicine doctor who has experience with trans patients.
If you have a relationship with a general/family practice doctor already, you may want to start there, as this will be somebody who knows you and your family medical history.
But I certainly wouldn't expect anyone to argue against an endocrinologist, either, at least for periodic evaluation.
If you have a relationship with a general/family practice doctor already, you may want to start there, as this will be somebody who knows you and your family medical history.
But I certainly wouldn't expect anyone to argue against an endocrinologist, either, at least for periodic evaluation.
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 09:27:37 PM
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 09:27:37 PM
What exactly are you after at this point? Starting HRT? Something else?
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 10:31:53 PM
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 12, 2010, 10:31:53 PM
Quote from: Virginia Marie on April 12, 2010, 09:27:37 PMYes im starting HRT but i dont know how to do it. My therpist said she would write the letter. But finding the doctor to prescribe me hormones is what im trying to find out
What exactly are you after at this point? Starting HRT? Something else?
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: LordKAT on April 12, 2010, 10:36:09 PM
Post by: LordKAT on April 12, 2010, 10:36:09 PM
I'd say ask her if she knows of any endo who will work with you. If not then perhaps the nearest support group may have an answer.
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
Post by: V M on April 12, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
Okay, do a search for transgender health services... An endo. would be a major score
But other doctors can prescribe HRT as well... Family practitioner, Psychiatrist
It is best to go in person if possible, but you can also call and/or fax them
But other doctors can prescribe HRT as well... Family practitioner, Psychiatrist
It is best to go in person if possible, but you can also call and/or fax them
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: Flan on April 12, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Post by: Flan on April 12, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Quote from: Virginia Marie on April 12, 2010, 11:19:00 PM
But other doctors can prescribe HRT as well... Family practitioner, Psychiatrist
OB/GYN and Registered Nurse Practitioners too
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 13, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
Post by: wannalivethetruth on April 13, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
Quote from: FlanHusky on April 12, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
OB/GYN and Registered Nurse Practitioners too
Should i call them to see can they help me get the hormones?" What should i say?
Title: Re: I found the ex of the letter...now for the doctor...
Post by: Pippa on April 13, 2010, 01:53:55 PM
Post by: Pippa on April 13, 2010, 01:53:55 PM
In the past I have self administered hormones (I know there will be many disapproving voices amongst forum members but what is a girl to do). Several times I chickened out of contacting my GP. Today, I finally had the strength to post a letter to my Doctor with a request to see a gender therapist. I await their response. I am part terrified, part highly exited. I hope it goes as well as the other steps I have so far taken from going out in public to laser hair removal where my initial fears have been unfounded. Wish me luck.