As I understand it, in the old days, it used to take a herculean effort for Trans folks to get a prescription for HRT. I've heard and read complaints about "Gatekeepers", etc. I'm sure some medical professionals still take this approach, or worse.
However, I am also noticing a fair number of people getting a scrip based on just a short consult and blood test, with very little review of medical and psychological history. Almost like handing out candy. Quite frankly I am surprised at how incredibly easy it is to get a script nowdays. I would think the fear of malpractice would slow these doctors down. Well with the opioid issue, and some of those Docs, I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
So my question is, what is your experience? Did you have to go through the gatekeepers, or just spend an hour or two telling some Doc that your are GID, and walk out with a script?
