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How do I learn about HRT in greater detail? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 2 weeks ago by captainjaneway@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/transgender@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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My therapist recommended that I speak with a specialist about HRT, the impacts it might/might not have, and discuss a plan. I tried Planned Parenthood, but it's not covered by my insurance. My insurance provider (UHC) seems to only provide me with references to surgeons for MTF surgeries, which I'm not interested in. I just want to speak with someone who can have a discussion about how HRT might work and how - in particular - it might impact my fertility. I want to know what options are available to me to increase the likelihood of maintaining my fertility.

Are there online services available to help me ask these questions and get answer specific to my goals? Does it make sense to try and sign up for Plume (which is covered by my insurance) for this kind of thing?

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[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago

I would see if you could get a referral to an endocrinologist that your local trans community recommends, and then ask them your questions. Unfortunately doctors are generally clueless about trans healthcare, though, so educating yourself first is a necessity.

I think most doctors will tell you that estrogen will make you permanently infertile, but you should take this with a grain of salt. I'm not sure how many will know that trans women have regained fertility when pausing HRT.