Finding an Endochrinologist

[helenr]

I confess that I have self medicated and feel OK. I do get blood chemistry done through a program for those over 55 and the levels seem OK. I do recognize that it would be better to have an MD as there are probably special blood work that should be studied, tweaking of the script.
I look up local endos and read about their practises and it seems Diabetes is their main thrust. I frankly wonder if these fine MDs would be appropriate for the unusual patient, the gender dysphoria individual seeking feminization, anti androgens,etc. Perhaps a good overall female MD -general practitioner-would be better? Any suggestions on how to proceed? I am about 60 miles north of Denver should any Colorado sisters read this and have a suggestion.

Related, do any of you know if medical treatment ends up going into some computer so that, perchance, another MD could access this private material and it might prove embarassing?I have been told that trying to remain anonymous, false SS number and DOB , paying in cash-doesn't work well with medical practises. thoughts? thanks, Helen

[Jessinthesprings]

I have heard of women using OBGYNs, and women's clinics as well. I have been refered to the later in the springs, but they do not accept my insurance so I am too looking for someone. I'm going to do a search option from my insurance web page and start making phone calls and see what they have to say.

[Jenny Chen]

Well i wouldn't so much as go Looking for an Endo out of the blue, i mean it can work, though you might get turn away by some (depends on the area u live in). but overall i think u should seek out organization such as the VCH (Vancouver coastal health program), where within the program there is a sub section that pertains to Trans health care.

If such program dose not exist in your area, i would suggest you look in to finding other Tgirl/boys in your area and inquire about their endos. your not alone, when it comes to looking for resources the internet is your best friend!

but yeah your local GBLT organization would likely have information that can help you as well, so try them out.

Hope this helps, i have only recently went through this my self and those were the steps i took, and only a month since i came out about my true self i will be seeing my endo for the first time in 6 days ^^. i hope this all goes well. Anwyays if there is a will there is a way, it's just if your willing to do or not.

P.S. Note if you could find a Endo that is already knowledgeable in the health needs of a transsexual person, it would be much better. Cause normal Endos would know very little about the care and the dosage info in regards to feminization via HRT, so they would not be much help untill they are able to educate them self in this field, assuming they are willing.

[Jessinthesprings]

Well i would so....

good point. However, unlike Canada, Colorado does not have socialized health care at this point. So while experiance is good, sometimes just being able to pay or not pay for the services has to be factored into the equasion.

[CharleneT]

I confess that I have self medicated and feel OK. ..... I do recognize that it would be better to have an MD as there are probably special blood work that should be studied, tweaking of the script.


Yes hun, even if you feel fine you should still see a doc regularly about this. You could miss something in your blood work that they might spot.




I look up local endos and read about their practises and it seems .....Perhaps a good overall female MD -general practitioner-would be better? Any suggestions on how to proceed? I am about 60 miles north of Denver should any Colorado sisters read this and have a suggestion.


Truly if you are generally in good health you do not have to have an endo doc. A regular practioner can handle your needs. The important part is to try and find someone with experience in TS on HRT issues. As mentioned, some use an OB/Gyn. Here in my town the Endo with experience with TS
s is a reproductive endocrinologist who works out of an OB group. If you are working with a therapist, you might ask her/him about who is good in your area.




Related, do any of you know if medical treatment ends up going into some computer so that, perchance, another MD could access this private material and it might prove embarassing?I have been told that trying to remain anonymous, false SS number and DOB , paying in cash-doesn't work well with medical practises. thoughts? thanks, Helen

There are laws protecting your privacy, but it is also true that the medical record is read by many different people. There is no way to know for sure who reads it. Not that it is left out for coffee table reading though ! I would say trying to use fake ID could get you in more trouble than someone finding out about your transition.

[helenr]

good suggestions, may check with one of the TG groups in the Denver area for references. thanks,Helenr