Yep, that’s her. Not sure I can live up to her name, but I’ll try!

Soooo, is there a hotline somewhere or will a fae find me, when the time is right?

I’ll just sneak into uni, nw

Solid advice, I’ll see him next week. Could imagine it to go both ways, though, trying not to get too anxious. On our first two meets he did give me access to what I wanted after all, so I hope that won’t change.

I’m not trusting him yet, but mostly because, well, he didn’t inform me that much. I’d think informed consent is more extensive, but it might also be that he felt I’ve done some homework on my own.

Sorry, but wdym x)?

Pssssst, don’t tell anyone, but I’ve secretly been a woman all my life.

Hid it so good, that I’ve had no clue myself!

Oh, so you went through with it… I couldn’t stop sobbing for the second half.

Ugh, so far I lived my life with the “never lie to a doctor or lawyer” idea, guess it’s time to reconsider. I should further improve my knowledge, regardless of the route I pick. Only covered the basics so far and naively hoped I could just work with a health professional as intended.

Thanks for another source and further info. Will talk to the gynecologist on Monday and probably make a decision after that. I think I’d be okay with initial blood work, if the goal is clear.

Yeah, he did say it is a non-binding guideline and if he’d go through giving me access to HRT midyear he would at least use some leeway. It’s also a bit weird, he talked about that year and then kinda backpedaled twice, first offered the possibility of three months sooner, then about six months, after seeing how I reacted to that outlook. I’m not sure what to make of this.

What’s also a bit confusing is that that psychiatrist was suggested by the trans man I talked to at the support center, specifically for people who want fast access.

Think for now I’ll keep hoping that I can get access to HRT through healthcare, kluczyczka’s input sounds intriguing. Would really prefer to keep the money for other things that aren’t as important as HRT, though. I’m glad that DIY is there as a last resort and that it’s working well for you, but it kinda sucks that it has to be there at all… Will probably read a bit more into it anyway.

Thank you. Especially the first one sounds really promising to start hormones sooner, would gladly take his contact information or both. Would be a bit of a journey, but would be worth it. Can you give me an idea of the cost I should expect?

Just called the gynecologist I had an appointment with and he suggested I come anyway to get info and see what could be done from his side. Sounded like he might be open to accept an indication like that. He even hinted that “indication is the official way” with some kind of emphasis on official, but not entirely sure what he meant by that. Don’t dare to be too hopeful rn.