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[Vent] "I don't want to deny anyone care" while denying me care. (piefed.blahaj.zone)
submitted 15 hours ago* by to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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I mean, I get the rational reasons for it, I do. Planned Parenthood is the only provider around here that actually knows anything about transitioning so I went to them. Then I got this spiel about how they help people who "aren't medically complex." I get it, I have cancer, it's already fucked up my life, so much so that I'm finally feeling brave enough for this... to get kicked to the curb and to go to a fucking endocrinologist that will take three fucking months to get in to? She has to ask her fucking director for permission since I basically begged to not just shuffle me off, but it sounds more like they'll just kick me back to endocrinology and I'll have to wait months for my referral to go through.

Anyway, fuck everything about this. My stomach feels sick and empty at the same time. Why does every little thing have to be so fucking stupid and hard.

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[–] 3 points 2 hours ago*

It's not like they can stop you from doing DIY HRT if you tell them, and they'll still be treating you for your stuff regardless of what drugs you'll be taking. They'll probably warn you that it is an increased risk (because it is kind of a risk) but if you're willing to take that risk, you could just do it. The only risk I do see is if you end up in the hospital for an extended period of time, it might be a difficult thing to have your HRT. But you can start up afterwards just fine.

I guarantee you're not the person taking the most risk in the hospital, but make sure you know how things will affect you. But in the end, if you think that now is the time to take HRT, now is the time. It's your body

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