@packetcharmer @maritroniuity Frankly, a lot of doctors are less informed than their patients about HRT :/

@cute_weeds @maritroniuity I did DIY for my first 7 months where I actually got my own blood tests done that I used to determine my dosing too, so I’m a bit better informed than the average trans girl. Did quite a bit of research before I started DIY too.

@cute_weeds @packetcharmer @maritroniuity I'm meeting with my endo in a week or two. She's literally written (part of) the book on this stuff.

I could try to remember to float questions past her? Just let me know specifically what to ask, so I can write it down in my notebook.

≈3% chance I won't have time during my appointment, as I've got my own questions & HRT problems rn; but that leaves a ≈97% I WILL have time. ∑:3

@Qwyrdo @maritroniuity @cute_weeds heck, I’d be interested in reading this book. I’m going to be dealing with HRT for the rest of my life, or at least until I can get a robot body, so I’m always interested in new information on the subject.

@packetcharmer @Qwyrdo @cute_weeds

I'm interested in reading this as well

@maritroniuity @Qwyrdo @cute_weeds I think I know what she needs already, 4mg E or injections, and lower spiro to the minimum dosage that keeps T in female range, even if it means she has to cut pills to do it. If we were paying out of pocket I’d also consider getting Cyproterone from overseas because it shouldn’t interfere as much with her heart stuff(though I’d also need to see a list of those meds to confirm). It’s a goddamn tragedy that Cyproterone isn’t FDA approved.

@packetcharmer @cute_weeds @maritroniuity OK, I finally found the book again: it's "Principles of Transgender Medicine and Surgery":

https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Transgender-Medicine-Sexuality-Hardcover/dp/0789032686

One thing to note is it's 11 years old; IDK if there have been any newer publications that address trans medical care. But, at least it's a start!

@packetcharmer @cute_weeds @maritroniuity Making breks atm but I'll check my clinic email for the title; my PCP got a copy per endo's suggestion.