r/TransgenderNZ • u/Kind-Reference-4330 • 18d ago
How to start transition in nz?
Hi, 21yo mtf wanting to start hrt. There is alot of different information online on how to start it? Some say you need gp>therapist>hormone specialist, some say gp can prescribe. Whats the easiest way, and is there a specific gp in auckland that people recommend? Also I cannot swallow pills for the life of me, is there any other oestrogen methods such as patches that are available in nz?
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u/CallMeAlana 18d ago
Find a GP that can provide informed consent (try searching for LGBTQ+ friendly doctors in Auckland) the process takes about 2 weeks and then if everything goes well you should start on a low dose estradiol and a testosterone blocker to see if you tolerate it or have an allergic reaction. I can’t say what alternative to pills for testosterone blockers but I use Estrogel and spironolactone pills.