This is so awesome lol I’m in Tuc too and did bloodwork at El Rio a couple weeks ago! I had to get 6 vials drawn 😬😬 but my next appointment is in 10 days. Thanks for sharing your experience man
Hey that's cool you're in Tucson too! Good luck at your next appointment. I'll be 1 year on T this month! There's a support group here also where you can ask questions and meet other trans guys and nonbinary people. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
I’m in Tucson too but I’m 14 rn and I know that even if I came out to my family (I’m out with friends) and started going to a therapist/ gender therapist, I wont be able to start hrt until I’m 16 I’m pretty sure
You're welcome! There are some other resources at sagatucson.org/resources/doctors-and-health-information Southern Arizona Gender Alliance for different types of doctors and services in Arizona.
That's awesome. Depending where you are in AZ these resources may be helpful too. Doctors and such. Feel free to ask if you need help with anything. www.sagatucson.org/resources
I’m so glad you’re ok you’re journey love, you earned another subscriber here. I actually have my first visit in 2 weeks and kidna nervous and excited because I’ve been waiting for this. I know health insurance can be a problem may I ask you what kind of insurance do you have? 😘😘
I'm worried about my blood draw but I know I'll get through it. I just have a tendency to concentrate on the actual needle pulling blood and the feeling is beyond unpleasant 😅
That gave me the chills. I usually try to think about anything else or my wife will talk to me and ask me questions so my mind is elsewhere. You'll do good, remember, it is only a temporary feeling. Good luck!
sorry if this is too personal of a question, but my first meeting is on the 30th and I was wondering if you had previously been going to a therapist for gender related reasons, since you were able to get it about a month after the first appointment. Ive heard you have to go to one for 6 months and another for any amount of time to get two referrals, or could that have to do with the age range of minor and adult? Also congrats on almost 1 year on T!!
I saw a gender therapist once a year prior to starting T. The requirements can vary by state/country and I could easily see more requirements being in place for minors to begin hormones. The healthcare provider I see uses "informed consent" when prescribing hormones. They basically go over all of the changes and effects of hormones to inform you so you can consent to taking them. They still care about your overall health and safety etc. It is common to need a referral/letter from a therapist to get top surgery or other gender related surgeries. It may even be required by your insurance if you're trying to get it covered. If you have more questions let me know, I'm happy to answer them if I can. Hit my 1 year today so thank you! Also, good luck at your appointment coming up!
My doctor asked about my general health and family history as it was my first time ever seeing them. She also asked a few questions about my decision to transition likely to just see if I had actually thought about it and understood its implications. Bloodwork. That was it.
I tried to talk to my insurance but it didn't help much. Honestly, most things are covered by copay because it is a regular doctors appointment, the bloodwork/labs are mostly covered by insurance I usually have to pay around $50 to do it every 6 months. My prescription is covered as well so it is usually around $8-$10 per vial of testosterone which lasts me 4 doses.
I felt that way before too. When you look at everything there is in front of you it can be overwhelming. Try and just look at what your next step is and do it one step at a time. I am happy to talk to you about anything and listen if you'd like. Just let me know and we can move this to fb messenger or IG or something.
Thank you for this! I was nervous about my appointment but now I know what to expect !
Same here! How have things been going for you?
My first appointment is tomorrow!!! thank you for making this kind of video it’s very helpful with calming nerves
Thats awesome! I hope it went well
They don’t have to look at your body or anything like that right
I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT I DONT THINK SO AND I HOPE NOT IM LITERALLY SHITTING MYSELF
@@evnbht no they do not need do to look at your body. Just blood work and talking to you about testosterone
Hi Cade I'm Liz I'm a trans woman I watched this video like ten times I also live in Arizona thank you for this video yay hormones 🥰
This is so awesome lol I’m in Tuc too and did bloodwork at El Rio a couple weeks ago! I had to get 6 vials drawn 😬😬 but my next appointment is in 10 days. Thanks for sharing your experience man
Hey that's cool you're in Tucson too! Good luck at your next appointment. I'll be 1 year on T this month! There's a support group here also where you can ask questions and meet other trans guys and nonbinary people. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
I’m in Tucson too but I’m 14 rn and I know that even if I came out to my family (I’m out with friends) and started going to a therapist/ gender therapist, I wont be able to start hrt until I’m 16 I’m pretty sure
I live in AZ and I’ve been having a hard time finding someone to start me on t in this state, so thank you!!!
You're welcome! There are some other resources at sagatucson.org/resources/doctors-and-health-information Southern Arizona Gender Alliance for different types of doctors and services in Arizona.
Ty. I have my fist affirming appointment on the 27th
Thank you for the video!
I'm getting my first T shot tomorrow :)
That is awesome! I hope your first shot goes well today! It's definitely exciting
How long from your first appointment did it take to start?
Thanks for sharing, I just moved to AZ so this helped a lot
That's awesome. Depending where you are in AZ these resources may be helpful too. Doctors and such. Feel free to ask if you need help with anything. www.sagatucson.org/resources
I’m so glad you’re ok you’re journey love, you earned another subscriber here. I actually have my first visit in 2 weeks and kidna nervous and excited because I’ve been waiting for this. I know health insurance can be a problem may I ask you what kind of insurance do you have? 😘😘
I'm worried about my blood draw but I know I'll get through it. I just have a tendency to concentrate on the actual needle pulling blood and the feeling is beyond unpleasant 😅
That gave me the chills. I usually try to think about anything else or my wife will talk to me and ask me questions so my mind is elsewhere. You'll do good, remember, it is only a temporary feeling. Good luck!
I have my first appointment today and I am nervous as hell
sorry if this is too personal of a question, but my first meeting is on the 30th and I was wondering if you had previously been going to a therapist for gender related reasons, since you were able to get it about a month after the first appointment. Ive heard you have to go to one for 6 months and another for any amount of time to get two referrals, or could that have to do with the age range of minor and adult? Also congrats on almost 1 year on T!!
I saw a gender therapist once a year prior to starting T. The requirements can vary by state/country and I could easily see more requirements being in place for minors to begin hormones. The healthcare provider I see uses "informed consent" when prescribing hormones. They basically go over all of the changes and effects of hormones to inform you so you can consent to taking them. They still care about your overall health and safety etc.
It is common to need a referral/letter from a therapist to get top surgery or other gender related surgeries. It may even be required by your insurance if you're trying to get it covered.
If you have more questions let me know, I'm happy to answer them if I can. Hit my 1 year today so thank you! Also, good luck at your appointment coming up!
How in depth are the physical exams for the prep of testosterone? Other than the blood tests
My doctor asked about my general health and family history as it was my first time ever seeing them. She also asked a few questions about my decision to transition likely to just see if I had actually thought about it and understood its implications. Bloodwork. That was it.
How many days or weeks did it take for your blood results to come back?
I think I usually get the results from my doctor within a week.
Did you talk with insurance before your appointment or how did that go?
I tried to talk to my insurance but it didn't help much. Honestly, most things are covered by copay because it is a regular doctors appointment, the bloodwork/labs are mostly covered by insurance I usually have to pay around $50 to do it every 6 months. My prescription is covered as well so it is usually around $8-$10 per vial of testosterone which lasts me 4 doses.
I'm turning 18 in 9 months, I'm not out, I don't have a job or health insurance....everything just feels so far out of reach.
I felt that way before too. When you look at everything there is in front of you it can be overwhelming. Try and just look at what your next step is and do it one step at a time. I am happy to talk to you about anything and listen if you'd like. Just let me know and we can move this to fb messenger or IG or something.