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Originally Posted by Ebon
Did anyone go to the doctor and ask to be put on T without needing a letter from a therapist? If so did they just put you on T or did you have to do some tests first and wait for the results? Can the doctor say no is what I'm asking. Also did anyone have issues with hbp and was still able to take T?
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According to the new standards of care for transgendered and gender non-conforming people, "an assessment is still required, but it can be done by the prescribing hormone provider."
Yes, labwork
must be done, and yes the doctor can say no.
Nadeest started a thread about new standards:
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/foru...ead.php?t=3914
She also posted this link:
http://www.thegavoice.com/index.php/...forming-people