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Title: Program puts transgender process on an easier path
Post by: Shana A on June 24, 2010, 09:47:33 AM
Post by: Shana A on June 24, 2010, 09:47:33 AM
Program puts transgender process on an easier path
New system avoids months or years of barriers
By Jenni Prokopy, Special to the Tribune
5:51 p.m. CDT, June 23, 2010
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-transgender-health-20100623,0,1405089.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-transgender-health-20100623,0,1405089.story)
Ten years ago, when Candice Hart began her transition from male to female, she faced the possibility of losing everything, including her relationships and career. That, in addition to the process she had to undergo in preparation for the transition, was agonizing, she said.
"I lived in fear that I would be denied access to hormones or other services that I believed were necessary for me to live my life," said Hart. She said the therapist who would approve her hormone therapy was a virtual stranger who held the keys to her new life.
New system avoids months or years of barriers
By Jenni Prokopy, Special to the Tribune
5:51 p.m. CDT, June 23, 2010
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-transgender-health-20100623,0,1405089.story (http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-transgender-health-20100623,0,1405089.story)
Ten years ago, when Candice Hart began her transition from male to female, she faced the possibility of losing everything, including her relationships and career. That, in addition to the process she had to undergo in preparation for the transition, was agonizing, she said.
"I lived in fear that I would be denied access to hormones or other services that I believed were necessary for me to live my life," said Hart. She said the therapist who would approve her hormone therapy was a virtual stranger who held the keys to her new life.
Title: Re: Program puts transgender process on an easier path
Post by: LynnER on June 25, 2010, 07:13:05 PM
Post by: LynnER on June 25, 2010, 07:13:05 PM
My GP does something very similar to this and I'm very thankful for that. Unfortunatly shes so over booked that I'm the only TS patient she currently has and am likely to stay that way for a very long time. I have 3 friends now that need trans medical care and there is noone else to go to for help.
Title: Re: Program puts transgender process on an easier path
Post by: Jamie-o on June 26, 2010, 01:04:33 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on June 26, 2010, 01:04:33 AM
It's about time! I hope this eventually becomes the model nation-wide.