One (fucked-up) "use" of these blood tests is if you've been having problems with the estradiol shortages, and your doctor doesn't want to help you stockpile, you can skip a dose before the test. Then they'll up your dose, you keep taking the same dose as before, and you store the extra. A friend of mine did it and I've heard it's unfortunately pretty common.
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those perverts just want some blood
I feel this it took like five attempts of them stabbing me at my first appointment before they referred me to somewhere else to get it drawn lmao. (pain)
Trans friends, please drink more water! If they’re struggling to hit your veins you can help them out a little by being ✨hydrated✨
Chew gum and/or tap your forehead with your free hand while getting your blood drawn. It helps, I promise.