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Suggest Remedy For A Hormonal Problem

I am a female to male transgendered person who recently moved to alaska. I have visited several doctors who pass me on because they are not comfortable prescribing my needed hormone therapy. After a couple of months my body is starting to realize the lack of testosterone in my system. How can i receive my needed therapy?
Fri, 7 Jul 2017
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Hello
I have gone through your question.

Physically transitioning from male to female, or becoming a trans woman, is an unique and individual process.

While some trans women may choose to undergo Sexual Reassignment Surgery , others may find that Hormone Replacement Therapy is sufficient.

In your case i deduct that you have chosen the second alternative.

As endocrinologist i want to say that you must see a Gender Therapist to evaluate your individual situation,issuing a diagnosis prior to receiving hormones or undergoing dangerous surgeries.

In your specific case,i can say that you should consult another endocrinologist or general practitioner in your area that can prescribe you an estrogen hormone regimen.This thinks can not be done on line.

You should know that you must receive HRT consistently.
Once started, HRT should be continued indefinitely and you need to be monitored by your local doctor because the hormones will alter your body to align with your gender identity.So you will need regular check-ups.

So,as i said thiese thinks can't be done on line.
But i suggest to contact with with local help centers and support groups of your community to find the recources to protect yourself against discrimination.

So,my advice for you is:Be patient and surround yourself with supportive friends and family members.

Hope this is helpful.
If you have other queries,feel free and ask.
Regards.

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Suggest Remedy For A Hormonal Problem

Hello I have gone through your question. Physically transitioning from male to female, or becoming a trans woman, is an unique and individual process. While some trans women may choose to undergo Sexual Reassignment Surgery , others may find that Hormone Replacement Therapy is sufficient. In your case i deduct that you have chosen the second alternative. As endocrinologist i want to say that you must see a Gender Therapist to evaluate your individual situation,issuing a diagnosis prior to receiving hormones or undergoing dangerous surgeries. In your specific case,i can say that you should consult another endocrinologist or general practitioner in your area that can prescribe you an estrogen hormone regimen.This thinks can not be done on line. You should know that you must receive HRT consistently. Once started, HRT should be continued indefinitely and you need to be monitored by your local doctor because the hormones will alter your body to align with your gender identity.So you will need regular check-ups. So,as i said thiese thinks can t be done on line. But i suggest to contact with with local help centers and support groups of your community to find the recources to protect yourself against discrimination. So,my advice for you is:Be patient and surround yourself with supportive friends and family members. Hope this is helpful. If you have other queries,feel free and ask. Regards.