So... I have been DIY for a while now (7 months), but I went to a doc appointment today, and she told me that I need to start therapy first (which is fine because at my college I get that for free), so I will start that, and my first question is how long does it take before I get the letter? (BTW Ultimately I decided to tell my doctor about self medicating, should I tell my future therapist? I have an appointment for the 8th of October with them) I don't want to keep self medicating, but I decided that I will because I can't deal with any symptoms etc... But I also don't know really...

Also my doctor told me that she doesn't prescribe progesterone, nor any other estrogen forms only pills, and I really wanted to try shots (injections), should I look for another doctor? Or do you think it's okay? It really sucks about the progesterone I really wanted to add it. Also... ANYONE THAT LIVES IN BUFFALO, NY?

You should probably have a careful read of the WPATH Standards Of Care. If the doctor follows it they should start prescribing your HRT immediately as a harm minimization measure. And if not, then you might want to find a different doctor as they should be following it.

Try this
http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351

I believe progesterone is usually not started until later, but I'm can't quite remember when. I'm a bit past that part.

Personally I'd say implants are the best way to get estrogen, though I've not tried injections myself. There's been a number of discussions about them in the forums.

Your therapist will probably ask you, especially how feminine you already look. Mine asked me. I think honesty is important even if it is not always received the way you would expect. They are there to help you, and if you have to hide stuff from them, how can they help you?

But what do I know... my last therapists kicked me out because she did not believe me when I told her I do not self med...

feel out the situation before you jump in and tell all, make sure you can trust and feel comfortable with the therapists.

Good luck!


-Jade

If you're unhappy with the care your doctor is providing then you should look elsewhere. Given you are self medicating you may have no better luck finding someone to prescribe what you want as your physical health will come first.

Beyond that we can't give you any advice about self medication. It is great though that you are looking into moving away from self medding.

When I transition, the FTM used injections but the MTF used pills. While I have small breast, my legs didn't do bad off pills. Other girls had much better results on pills that I did. Injections might give you faster results but pills can be pretty effective and when combined with blockers, I suspect they will produce better result than what we had. Progesterone wasn't given to me until latter in the treatment and only made me hungry and horny. If you don't have a place prepared to receive that extra food, it might go where you don't want it so don't be in a rush for progesterone.

Quote from: AnonyMs on September 25, 2015, 06:03:54 PM
You should probably have a careful read of the WPATH Standards Of Care. If the doctor follows it they should start prescribing your HRT immediately as a harm minimization measure. And if not, then you might want to find a different doctor as they should be following it.

Try this
http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351

I believe progesterone is usually not started until later, but I'm can't quite remember when. I'm a bit past that part.

Personally I'd say implants are the best way to get estrogen, though I've not tried injections myself. There's been a number of discussions about them in the forums.

You know what, I've been told that after telling them that I was self medicating, that they should do that, but they didn't maybe when I got to the therapist, if I tell them they might write me a letter right away... I will try another place, hopefully they accept my insurance and everything, because I really want to get the shots and progesterone!

Quote from: AnonyMs on September 25, 2015, 06:03:54 PM
You should probably have a careful read of the WPATH Standards Of Care. If the doctor follows it they should start prescribing your HRT immediately as a harm minimization measure. And if not, then you might want to find a different doctor as they should be following it.

Try this
http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351

I believe progesterone is usually not started until later, but I'm can't quite remember when. I'm a bit past that part.     

Thats exactly what my dr did! I had RLE & DYI going on and pretty good gynocomastia pretty good boobs going.
My dr is a gp& hiv specialist, I don't have hiv but i did have hep-c, And thru his advice and diet/lifestyle alone I cleared my hep-c without treatment, I trust him completely!. I am new 7 mos legit HRT, Yes they should do you right away to protect you!!! from your self. or find another dr. I had no letter anything, Just a honest OUT to him!
luv you Dr B!. Mine has no experince with trans treatment, he is however gay and sympathizes. Lucky me.
medi=cal/caid Pay for hrt too ! fyi. I used a great deal of care in my DYI less IS more. I advocate Dr shopping in this case. But not DYI ever, even if you do your research! Try praying for help I DID
Luv Clear
p.s. someone tell me about E implants ? 

Personally I'd say implants are the best way to get estrogen, though I've not tried injections myself. There's been a number of discussions about them in the forums.