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So, my Endocrinologist appt. is in November. I know it's only three months, but it feels forever away. So, I guess I was wondering, has anyone here worked with Folx? What is their response rate like? Do they do blood work to monitor your hormones levels? How does that work, a referral to a local clinic? Is it worth the membership cost? Should I just wait and hope I get pushed up the wait-list for local providers?

The guy I've been referred to seems to be more of a "best of what we've got," as he seems to more specialize in diabetic care. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but is there much overlap in diabetic care and gender affirming care, other than hormones in the broadest sense?

I just have a lot of anxiety about this, in the sense that I want to start this up sooner rather than later. I'm 37. I just want a chance to be a hot young woman? Ya know? Just a chance?

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[-] stephfinitely@artemis.camp 7 points 1 year ago

My fiance uses Folx health. The loves it they are quick and always available when he has questions. I use a traditional endocrinologist because I get pellets instead of injection or pills. I prefer the in person apponments. But both option have there pros and cons.

[-] EsheLynn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Would you and your partner care to elucidate upon those pros and cons? It's kinda why I asked, and with y'all being on both sides of the fence, it would give some really good perspectives and unique workarounds you have found with the roadblocks with both of your care.

[-] threegnomes@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

what are pellets? I've never heard of that

[-] feminalpanda 1 points 9 months ago

How do you like the pellets? Can they do progesterone pellets? Is there a scar after so many times?

This community is still pretty small, and I'm not sure you'll find anyone who's used Folx. I used Plume for a while (same basic thing), and it was a good experience. They prescribed me hormones after one appointment, which took like two weeks to get. They did regular labs every three months. It was sort of expensive, but very much worth it to me because transitioning made my life so, so much better. Recently, I switched to a more local provider who is cheaper and closer, but honestly lower quality. I know what I need at this point though, so it doesn't matter.

Also, the reality is that doctors are not knowledgeable and do not have your best interests at heart. You need to do your own research, no matter who you go with. Luckily, transfemminine hrt isn't that complicated or dangerous, and you really don't need to be some sort of super expert to understand it. The diyhrt wiki is a good place to start: https://diyhrt.wiki/

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