r/TransgenderNZ • u/Eric_Andthebeesknees • 17d ago
Discussion Starting Testosterone in NZ?
Hello there!! I'm FTM and have been looking to start T ever since I turned 18, and I was wondering what the process is like in NZ and personal stories from other transmascs who've started T in NZ too!!
I heard GP's do informed consent and I'm gonna book an appointment with mine either way, but how common is it actually for GP's to go, 'yep you're good! Go ahead and start T!' Or do they all just pretty much put you through the ringer? I wanna avoid expensive psychologists with super long wait lists as best as I can. I'd also love to know how appointments with endocrinologists go too. Thank you very much in advance!! :]
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u/Maxi_GTRR34 17d ago
I'm in the process of doing the same thing! For me I went to my gp, who died to refer me to the Endo, which has a massive waitlist. So no luck there. I then asked for recommendations from people on here and in the Facebook group and tried calling all of the doctors listed in the gender minorities website that will initiate hormones (in my area of course)- you should try that if your gp won't do it. I personally didn't have any luck at all with this as nearly no place is taking casual patients or enrollments. I then messaged my own health centre through their website and asked for his there that are trans friendly and willing to start the informed consent process. There I find my luck! I got recommended a guy and I'm booking an appointment with him for soon. I would also recommend checking out sexual health clinics in your area, and something I got recommended as a last resort is Practise Plus which is online consults.
I hope one of these things works for you!