Questions for Transguys from other Transguys

[Rufusboi]

I live in Corpus Christi Texas and my local Doctor passed away. No other endocrinologist in the area will prescribe testosterone. So I am looking for a Doctor in the Austin or San Antonio Area or any other Texas city who treats FTM's. Does anyone have a doctor they would recommend. Your help would be most appreciated.

Rufus

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by Rufusboi

I live in Corpus Christi Texas and my local Doctor passed away. No other endocrinologist in the area will prescribe testosterone. So I am looking for a Doctor in the Austin or San Antonio Area or any other Texas city who treats FTM's. Does anyone have a doctor they would recommend. Your help would be most appreciated.

Rufus

I found my Dr in a kind of bassackward way but it worked and I have a fantastic one. I don't know if you are aware but some of the Planned Parenthood offices now treat trans w/hormones (so maybe that would help). Now, the one in my area does not BUT they gave me two Dr references and when I looked them up individually on the interwebz they both listed trans services as a specialty. It would have been a needle in a haystack to find them any other way. I got in with the first one and couldn't be happier. To clarify, I'm not on T at this time but she has said that the endo's in my area are jerks so she would just take care of me herself if that time comes. She is a great overall GP and knows where all the insurance lines are and is careful not to cross them.

ETA: Here is a sample link to Colorado (too bad I don't live there...) You can plug in your zip code to see if there are any near you, if not, ask anyway.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Rufusboi

I live in Corpus Christi Texas and my local Doctor passed away. No other endocrinologist in the area will prescribe testosterone. So I am looking for a Doctor in the Austin or San Antonio Area or any other Texas city who treats FTM's. Does anyone have a doctor they would recommend. Your help would be most appreciated.

Rufus

I can't find anyone on wpath.org

I would suggest calling a therapist on this list who is closest to your area. They should be happy to tell you where you can get hormones. I am surprised to think that a PCP wouldn't just keep up the hormones if you already had an endo prescribing them.

Good luck.

http://www.drbecky.com/therapists.html

[Hominid]

My providers have always coded "hypogonadism" - if that helps encourage a reluctant PCP. It's for damned sure not a lie --

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Hominid

My providers have always coded "hypogonadism" - if that helps encourage a reluctant PCP. It's for damned sure not a lie --

Endocrine Disorder, NOS is what I always see/hear being used for diagnostic coding.

[Rufusboi]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I can't find anyone on wpath.org

I would suggest calling a therapist on this list who is closest to your area. They should be happy to tell you where you can get hormones. I am surprised to think that a PCP wouldn't just keep up the hormones if you already had an endo prescribing them.

Good luck.

http://www.drbecky.com/therapists.html

My problem is finding a doctor in this town who will take on an FTM. When I call and talk to them they say they do not take transgender patients. This is my big problem here and is why I am seeking doctors in other cities.

Rufus

[JDeere]

Any of you guys used any of the GC2B binders? I hear they work great for big chested guys like me, but before I buy, I would like to hear why they are better then Underworks!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by JDeere

Any of you guys used any of the GC2B binders? I hear they work great for big chested guys like me, but before I buy, I would like to hear why they are better then Underworks!

Hey, JDeere. I had top surgery before they came out, but I can tell you that I have consistently heard/read guys saying they are more comfortable thank Underworks and bind just as well.

I was a die hard Underworks fan wearing the Tri Top for many, many years, and I would have tried one.

So, in sum, I have not heard that they bind better than Underworks, just that they bind just as well. The selling point is that they are more comfortable. Assuming you have been wearing Underworks, you know the material is very harsh on the skin.

You may want to ask the same question on the FTM Gear thread as well. There may be guys who read that thread when it pops up, but not this one.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...read.php?t=608

If you get it, let us know what you think!

[JDeere]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Hey, JDeere. I had top surgery before they came out, but I can tell you that I have consistently heard/read guys saying they are more comfortable thank Underworks and bind just as well.

I was a die hard Underworks fan wearing the Tri Top for many, many years, and I would have tried one.

So, in sum, I have not heard that they bind better than Underworks, just that they bind just as well. The selling point is that they are more comfortable. Assuming you have been wearing Underworks, you know the material is very harsh on the skin.

You may want to ask the same question on the FTM Gear thread as well. There may be guys who read that thread when it pops up, but not this one.

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...read.php?t=608

If you get it, let us know what you think!

Yes the Underworks binder I use doesn't bind like it need it to at times and I do scratch and it becomes uncomfortable!

Will go post in the FTM Gear thread! Thanks!

[Galahad]

I'm starting therapy so I can get T and I am wondering what kind of questions does a therapist ask. I'm extremely introverted and talking to a stranger about personal things is worrying. Does anyone remember?