Just had to share a moment between my Doctor and I...

[Caden Lane]

So I messaged my Dr. yesterday morning to inquire about her progress in locating an Endo locally. When I signed my name, I signed my legal name, but below that I put (Cadence). Up to that point, she did not know my femme name and had only seen a photo of me en femme.

When she replied, she said Dear Cadence... I've been called Cadence by my psychologist and girlfriends and friends alike. But this was in my mind an official communication between my Doctor and I, and for her to call me cadence, without any real prodding or a request... It fulfilled me and made me giddy. I was filled with joy at her simple effort, even despite the lackluster news she had for me. I was sure to thank her for her simple gesture.

The news unfortunately is that I may have to travel some distance to an unknown Endo, that my local medical system doesnt provide that particular service?!. I'm not sure if my insurance will cover that visit, but will cross that bridge when it comes along. Please continue to wish me luck!

Ever & Always,
Cadence

[tgirlamc]

Hi Caden!... Thank you!!!...What a heartwarming posting to start my day...I can remember the same feeling of giddiness the first time someone called me "girl".... Good stuff!!!! Best Luck to you in all aspects of your journey!!!

Take Care,

Ashley :)

[I Am Paula]

My endo deals with lots of transwomen, and is REALLY careful with names, and pronouns. Since we have socialized medicine, every document must be in our legal name, but he (or his receptionist) always puts 'Goes by....and uses female pronouns' on all paperwork.
Bless him for such simple acts of kindness.

[Caden Lane]

Well, I havent even told any of her staff other than her about my transition. When I go this Frida i plan on telling a few of the front desk ladies I interact with to prepare them for the eventuality. But to that point I had only shown her a picture, and referenced my name casually in the closing of my email. And she is merely my general practitioner. So it meant a lot to me that she was thoughtful enough to call me by name in her follow up emails. It really is the small joys and victories sometimes...

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Fantastic news everyone! Why do I hear Professor Farnsworth saying that in my head?!?)

I got my referral from my GP to the specialist! Now I'm just waiting for the specialist to call with my appointment time and date.

[Caden Lane]

My General Practitioner emailed me to tell me she was forwarding my demographic sheet to a local Doctor. I have some misgivings though. She is not a endocrinologist, she is a "Functional Medicine" specialist, who works in bio-identical hormone replacement. One would hope all medicine would be functional.

So I find myself wondering if it will be a good fit. It's my hope that this is not a dead end, because it will certainly lower my faith in my Doctors level of discernment and her understanding of what I need. So here is to hoping it works out!

Ever & Always,

Cadence

[Peggie Lee]

I am coming up on 9 months post op SRS my OBGYN referred me to her clinics hormone specialist who deals with medipausal and historectomy patients. There goal is keep you healthy and active and with the mix of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone which is compounded and applied topically in a cream, I am feeling brighter and more active. This has taken about 5 months to work out so be patient everyone is different. The women's clinc is Trans friendly so it would pay to ask around in whatever area you live in to see if they can provide transitional HRT. Planed Parenthood is doing this in some areas.

[tgirlamc]

Planned Parenthood is the go-to place in my area for transgender care and my experiences with them have been totally positive!

[Caden Lane]

Thank you both; I will certainly have to keep Planned Parenthood in mind as a secondary option.

Ever & Always,
Cadence