Gynecologist

[Gretchen]

I have a question about doctors, how many of you use a Gynecologist and if you do why? I use a GP who's clientele is largely TS/TG, I have talked to her about it and she feels that she is capable of taking care of me and I agree with her. I did not go into any details with my GP on the subject so I would like to hear what others have to say, is it just a head thing or is there truly a physical need to see a Gynecologist? I have known post and pre op who use Gyn but I never have really had a chance to ask the question.

[justmeinoz]

As we don't have the requisite internal plumbing unless we are also Intersex, why would anyone bother with a  Gyno?  Doesn't make sense to me, or have I missed something?

[kelly_aus]

My hormones are administered by a gyno.. She's also a post-op trans woman.  Her actual speciality is HRT for menopausal women, which isn't all that different to what we require - and is something she has a very good reputation for. I like her because she also has a great sense of humour, as does her receptionist..

[veritatemfurto]

Gynecologists are for more than just vaginal healthcare.  They also take care of our breasts too. Gynecologists are by their very definition medical professionals specializing in women's health. For a number of areas, Gyno's may be the only medical option available in an immediate area- even over PCP's, Endocrinologists, and Obstetricians.


In November 2011, there was even a push for official inclusion of transgender women into mainstream Gynecology:

To address the significant health care disparities of transgender individuals and to improve their access to care, ob-gyns should prepare to provide routine treatment and screening or refer them to other physicians, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College). In a Committee Opinion published today, The College also states its opposition to gender identity discrimination and supports both public and private health insurance coverage for gender identity disorder treatment.

http://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/News_Room/News_Releases/2011/Ob-Gyns_Prepare_to_Treat_Transgender_Patients[/url]

I really liked going to Dr Hammil when I lived in Houston, and I am looking into going to Dr Barry when I can afford it, since I'm almost 30 and will need to go to her anyways for the boob squeeze test.

Plus, NOBODY will dispute your gender when you say "I'm going to see my Gynecologist!"

[justmeinoz]

Breasts, ah ha.  I'll remember that. Thanks.

[Flan]

My doctor is an OB/GYN who just happens to administer the transgender care program at the clinic (chain) I go to. Easier then a general endo. since hormone levels are more quickly checked via the clinic.