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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 02:35:17 PM

Title: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 02:35:17 PM
I was wondering how much would T cost without having insurance
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on June 28, 2012, 02:43:18 PM
Depends on what kind, and where you get it from. 
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 03:10:30 PM
I was looking for T injections
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Nygeel on June 28, 2012, 04:09:07 PM
In the US cost for T in injectable form depends on dose, where you get it, what vial size they have, etc.

It could cost $120 for a couple months, or $50 for almost a year. It's a huge amount of fluctuation.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 04:32:11 PM
How would you find out which dosage amount is right for you
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Nygeel on June 28, 2012, 04:37:03 PM
Quote from: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 04:32:11 PM
How would you find out which dosage amount is right for you
You talk with your doctor.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 04:42:00 PM
Oh ok...sorry for asking such a stupid question  :(
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: thefire on June 28, 2012, 07:34:05 PM
Do you have a prescription? I think Strohecker's is like $65-ish.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Darrin Scott on June 28, 2012, 07:44:57 PM
Quote from: thefire on June 28, 2012, 07:34:05 PM
Do you have a prescription? I think Strohecker's is like $65-ish.

I think I paid $60 from stroheckers.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 07:51:47 PM
i don't have a prescription yet still can't find a doctor and plus i don't have insurance either
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: thefire on June 28, 2012, 07:58:26 PM
Same here. No one prescribes "the wrong hormones" to people around here.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on June 28, 2012, 11:35:53 PM
Quote from: Ashley on June 28, 2012, 07:51:47 PM
i don't have a prescription yet still can't find a doctor and plus i don't have insurance either

You don't need insurance.  Just find a therapist, find out their cost and how long it will take you to get a T letter, save up the money, go, get the letter. At the same time find an endo, find out their cost, most will make you pay extra if it is your first visit, save up the money, go when you get the letter, get the script, send it to mail order pharmacy, get the T.

Alternatively, find an endo that doesn't require a letter, save up funds, go, get script, send to mail order pharmacy, get T.

That's what I did because my insurance won't pay for transsexual proceedures or items.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: smittyFTM on June 28, 2012, 11:39:27 PM
Same. I've had to pay for everything out of pocket except basic general doc visits.
Strohecker's every 5 months for me, $59.95 for T, needles, syringes, alcohol wipes.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on June 28, 2012, 11:45:08 PM
The good thing now is that I don't go to that endo anymore, only went twice, now I go to my GP and he writes my script.  Costs me a 15 dollar co-pay and that's it. 

That's about the price I got from APS Pharmacy this past time except they didn't send alcohol wipes :( Doesn't matter I guess, a $1 box will last me for 50 shots so like 2 years)
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Arch on June 29, 2012, 12:29:23 AM
Strohecker's doesn't deliver everywhere in the U.S., does it?
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 29, 2012, 12:31:08 AM
Quote from: Andy8715 on June 28, 2012, 11:35:53 PM
You don't need insurance.  Just find a therapist, find out their cost and how long it will take you to get a T letter, save up the money, go, get the letter. At the same time find an endo, find out their cost, most will make you pay extra if it is your first visit, save up the money, go when you get the letter, get the script, send it to mail order pharmacy, get the T.

Alternatively, find an endo that doesn't require a letter, save up funds, go, get script, send to mail order pharmacy, get T.

That's what I did because my insurance won't pay for transsexual proceedures or items.

I really didn't want to have to do the whole therapist route cause that may take to long. wouldn't i be able to go to a hospital for an endo?
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Nygeel on June 29, 2012, 12:33:06 AM
*mumbles about having a $50 co-pay on appointments, prescriptions and labs*

Could you try getting state insurance for being low income? Trans stuff at my doctors office is filed under "endocrine disorder non specified" to get things covered. There are also online therapists to get "the letter" if transportation might be an issue. You could just call a bunch of endocrinologists and ask if they would use sliding scale and treat a transgender patient. I will say I needed to see a specialist without insurance and got a $800 quote as the least expensive just to be seen. Labs can cost anywhere from $40-$300.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on June 29, 2012, 12:35:21 AM
Quote from: Ashley on June 29, 2012, 12:31:08 AM


I really didn't want to have to do the whole therapist route cause that may take to long. wouldn't i be able to go to a hospital for an endo?

I'm not sure.  You will need to call around and ask endos if they see transsexual male (make sure you specify FTM) patients and do they require a letter and prices.  You could also call around to GPs. 
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Ashley on June 29, 2012, 12:39:24 AM
Quote from: Nygeel on June 29, 2012, 12:33:06 AM
*mumbles about having a $50 co-pay on appointments, prescriptions and labs*

Could you try getting state insurance for being low income? Trans stuff at my doctors office is filed under "endocrine disorder non specified" to get things covered. There are also online therapists to get "the letter" if transportation might be an issue. You could just call a bunch of endocrinologists and ask if they would use sliding scale and treat a transgender patient. I will say I needed to see a specialist without insurance and got a $800 quote as the least expensive just to be seen. Labs can cost anywhere from $40-$300.

how long would it take me to get the letter from an online therapist and does it cost a lot..i'm trying to get insurance through my job but i want to make sure they cover transgender things as well or wise i will have to go find an insurance company that will cover transgender clients
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: wheat thins are delicious on June 29, 2012, 12:44:15 AM
Quote from: Ashley on June 29, 2012, 12:39:24 AM
how long would it take me to get the letter from an online therapist and does it cost a lot..i'm trying to get insurance through my job but i want to make sure they cover transgender things as well or wise i will have to go find an insurance company that will cover transgender clients

Depends on the therapist.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: smittyFTM on June 29, 2012, 06:57:22 AM
Arch-
I think that due to some state's laws, Strohecker's can't mailorder to all states. I believe their website has specifics on that.
Title: Re: Getting T
Post by: Arch on June 29, 2012, 08:55:37 PM
Quote from: smittyFTM on June 29, 2012, 06:57:22 AM
Arch-
I think that due to some state's laws, Strohecker's can't mailorder to all states. I believe their website has specifics on that.

I looked around a little but couldn't find anything. All I know is that they ship to me. But I haven't use 'em in a while.