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MineralMan

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1. I'm not surprised that a doctor with no experience in

Reply to damnedifIknow (Original post)

Sat Sep 19, 2015, 01:55 PM

Sep 2015

transgender transitions would be hesitant to provide those services. If I were in that situation, as a patient, I'd certainly want someone familiar with the transition process to provide care. It's unfortunate that this person has to travel to see an experienced physician, but I think that's preferable, overall.

It's difficult to live in the boonies and have specialized medical needs.

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Transgender? A Doctor Won’t See You Now [View all] damnedifIknow Sep 2015 OP

I'm not surprised that a doctor with no experience in MineralMan Sep 2015 #1

Agreed. Docs send you to specialists for your own good. "Do no harm" requires they be honest about t lindysalsagal Sep 2015 #2

It needs to be done by a specialist, most certainly not a primary-care doctor. Yo_Mama Sep 2015 #3