Transsexual Hormone Therapy

Q. Response by Chrysalis

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A. Dr Anne Lawrence has an excellent site with up-to-date information on hormone therapy and has links to several surgeons. I understand about the difficulty in choosing a surgeon, we all want the most for our money and with the surgery ranging from $7,000.00 to $20,000.00 and more one has to weigh all the options. My recommendation would be to investigate several surgeons and their results then choose. Surgeons with long waiting lists general have cancellations for one reason or another so although a patient may have been scheduled for sometime 12 to 18 months in the future, if they are flexible they can conceivably achieve their surgery within 3 to 6 months from the time the initial appointment was scheduled. Also the reputable surgeons will require the one year RLT so you have plenty of time to make your final choice.

As far as the hormones follow you doctor's instructions to the letter and try not to become impatient for visible result. Playing with hormones in an unsupervised and reckless manner can be extremely hazardous to your health ( read it can kill you! ). Dr Anne Lawrence has a FAQ sheet for physicians on recommended drugs and dosages to use when treat TS patients, if your doctor is unsure of dosages etc. it would be an excellent document to get for him/her. Additionally Dr Lawrence does telephone consultations if anyone has any questions.

Good luck on your journey and keep me informed as to your progress.

Chrysalis