Just called a dr. For hormone therapy and I asked what the requirements are inorder to receive t, specifically asking if I need a letter, they said no I didn't need one that it's my decision and to come in for a consultation and they'll do work from there.
My question is, is this too easy to be true? Lol cause I keep reading around here of people waiting to receive their letter for t.
I assume this dr. is legitimate, I found him on octcca.org.
Thanks in advance guys.
well I didnt need a letter however I needed a percription from my own doctor first to get to the gynocolist. (but its in general like that where I live almost no matter what the reason is)
so its not nessesarry everyone who get it by letter.
Look up the doctors name on google, see what results you get.
My doctor wanted me to go through an endocrinologist because she wasn't sure how to prescribe hormones for trans people, so yeah I had to wait.
The doctor, if legit, may not give you hormones for even a few months, to make sure that you know what you're doing.
It's true it's a struggle to receive T, however, where I live, as long as the doctor is willing to do it, you don't need a letter, and some people just have more luck than others.
what kind of doc? an endo?
Just googled and says he specializes in internal medicine. (?)
Yes. The WPATH-SOC no longer require a doctor from a therapist before beginning hormone therapy. Therapy is suggested just not required. Some docs do require a letter but many don't.
Quote from: frann on February 09, 2012, 03:48:00 PM
Just googled and says he specializes in internal medicine. (?)
An internist. Yeah you may not have to worry about it, if I remember correctly, endocrinologists are a type of internist. So that would actually make sense as to why he can get you started on hormones. You can always call him and ask if you're not sure.
Yeah I'll try to make an appointment soon, I hope. Sucks not having insurance.
Just caught me by surprise when they said I didn't need a letter, a happy confused surprise though lol.
Anyway, thanks for the responses cleared up some confusion.
If the doctor is legitimate, then go for it. A lot of doctors are much less fussed about the letter from a psychologist/therapist/whatever. I'm guessing they will probably just ask some questions during a consultation and you'll be able to see what you need to do from there. :)
I see a physician who prescribes T with informed consent, and that's exactly how it went. My doctor is legit (faculty at a university hospital).