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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Reflections on April 24, 2018, 12:04:46 AM

Title: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: Reflections on April 24, 2018, 12:04:46 AM
I've been on T for the last 6 years and can pass easily. In a few months, I'll be moving to Germany for a year. I'm not familiar with Germany's laws regarding HRT, and I just found out that my doctor in the US isn't willing to prescribe a year's worth of medication. I don't know what to do! I can't bear the thought of going off T. Please give me advice.
Title: Re: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: steph2.0 on April 24, 2018, 01:11:57 AM
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Title: Re: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: AnonyMs on April 24, 2018, 02:32:25 AM
I doubt you can legally import 1 year of T into Germany. You can't into Australia, the maximum is probably 3 months. I think you'll need to get it there.
Title: Re: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: Northern Star Girl on April 24, 2018, 09:19:16 AM
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Title: Re: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: Kylo on April 24, 2018, 11:42:51 AM
I would imagine you can take a small amount with you provided you have doctor's prescriptions and a letter explaining you are transsexual just in case customs have an issue. Once in Germany, register with a local GP ASAP and explain your situation again and that you need a continuous prescription for T whilst you are resident.
Title: Re: Help! Living Abroad for a Year and Doctor Won't Prescribe T!
Post by: anne_indy on April 24, 2018, 12:56:58 PM
How much is your dr willing to prescribe, and do you plan to be back at any interval. My dr prescribes 6 months for me as I also live abroad, but I usually make it back within 6 months.


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