Just a heads up, a lot of doctors teach you to do intramuscular (IM) injections, but that requires a much larger needle compared to subcutaneous (SubQ) injections. It's also a lot more painful and will leave your muscle feeling sore for a while. If you can, I would HIGHLY recommend subQ injections. They're almost painless because of the small needles and way simpler in my opinion. You don't have to worry about getting the right spot on the muscle or anything.
I agree, it was very easy to start T being in Ontario. Very thankful that my family doctor felt comfortable to do all my transition stuff with the help of another doctor in the building she’s in. For me I started T at 16 and didn’t need my parents permission cause age of consent in Ontario for medical things (not surgery tho) is 16. For me my testosterone was around $11 (with the help of parents insurance) but now with that grand ohip+ thing I have gotten it covered by having my gp see if the ministry of health would want to cover it
If the syringes are prescribed by your doctor usually insurance will cover them but if you have to pay out-of-pocket it's only about $12 for a bag of 20 at any pharmacy and you don't need a prescription if you're paying out of pocket. You also have to double-check that the pharmacist actually gives you the right gauge because if you accidentally get smaller gauge needles they're impossible to use with how thick testosterone is but most syringe brands color code based on the gauge of the needle so it's easy to tell at a quick glance that you got the right ones.
that was very informative. Thank you so much! Can you please make a video about changing gender marker process from taking a letter from your therapist and how that goes? especially the letter from your therapist. I feel like I need to know more.
I feel ya! I'm in Sask too and medical transition is so tough to start. The process is so long because there are only a handful of doctors who deal with trans stuff. It's getting better though, especially with the new Medical Transition Guide that they just released!
I have my appointment tomorrow and and nervous I don’t know if it will take long and I hope it doesn’t because I really want to start T I was supposed to have my first appointment like a month ago but we forgot my legal papers or something idk.
I went to my doctor... after a lot of awkward shit she told me I have to go to a specialist... so... two more months until my endo appointment and I'm sure I'll have to go to another appointment after that ugh.
Just a heads up, a lot of doctors teach you to do intramuscular (IM) injections, but that requires a much larger needle compared to subcutaneous (SubQ) injections. It's also a lot more painful and will leave your muscle feeling sore for a while. If you can, I would HIGHLY recommend subQ injections. They're almost painless because of the small needles and way simpler in my opinion. You don't have to worry about getting the right spot on the muscle or anything.
I agree, it was very easy to start T being in Ontario. Very thankful that my family doctor felt comfortable to do all my transition stuff with the help of another doctor in the building she’s in. For me I started T at 16 and didn’t need my parents permission cause age of consent in Ontario for medical things (not surgery tho) is 16. For me my testosterone was around $11 (with the help of parents insurance) but now with that grand ohip+ thing I have gotten it covered by having my gp see if the ministry of health would want to cover it
Great video with such helpful tips. Always interesting to learn how it works in other countries too. Congrats and cheers :)
Agreed, it was super easy and super quick in Ontario. We are lucky here for sure that we don’t have to fight for it.
Super helpful! I get my first shot June 18th
HOWD IT GO???
@@lillylandry4498 went well lol I’m 3 months on T now
If the syringes are prescribed by your doctor usually insurance will cover them but if you have to pay out-of-pocket it's only about $12 for a bag of 20 at any pharmacy and you don't need a prescription if you're paying out of pocket. You also have to double-check that the pharmacist actually gives you the right gauge because if you accidentally get smaller gauge needles they're impossible to use with how thick testosterone is but most syringe brands color code based on the gauge of the needle so it's easy to tell at a quick glance that you got the right ones.
that was very informative. Thank you so much! Can you please make a video about changing gender marker process from taking a letter from your therapist and how that goes? especially the letter from your therapist. I feel like I need to know more.
Bless you! 🤧
Are you able to drop your practitioner's name? I'm from Ontario and looking for a new family doctor
What was your starting dose for T?
I'm in Saskatchewan and oml it's a process. I've been waiting months and months and still zero progress.
I feel ya! I'm in Sask too and medical transition is so tough to start. The process is so long because there are only a handful of doctors who deal with trans stuff. It's getting better though, especially with the new Medical Transition Guide that they just released!
I have my appointment tomorrow and and nervous I don’t know if it will take long and I hope it doesn’t because I really want to start T I was supposed to have my first appointment like a month ago but we forgot my legal papers or something idk.
Thanks!
What was your Answer to the question about bathrooms just wondering love the videos
Your video is really helpful. May I have a question? How often do you take the testosterone? Is it once a month?
Yes
I went to my doctor... after a lot of awkward shit she told me I have to go to a specialist... so... two more months until my endo appointment and I'm sure I'll have to go to another appointment after that ugh.