Oh yes, Kiran, it can be very scary at the beginning, and even throughout, I've learned. When you talk to your provider, it might be a good idea to have your thoughts put together on a piece of paper. I found that the more I wrote down, the easier it was for me to remember during the actual conversation. I had that same bit of nervousness that I wouldn't get the diagnosis of GD, and so I put together a list of all the instances that I could remember where I was unhappy about something related to being male. Before I knew it, I had quite a long list of things I hadn't thought about for years!
Also, if the doctor doesn't ask if you want to talk about that stuff then make sure you let them know that you want to talk to someone about it. This is where you need to start asserting yourself a bit because no one else will do it for you. if you're expecting something to happen, whether it be a question, or a referral, or something, then don't be shy, and don't clam up. They may be the medical professional, but they don't know what you need as much as you do, so speak up!
You got this!
~Love Ashley
