Some Advice On Doctors?

[Guest theblueone]

With all the categories I'm not sure if I've put this in the right one but if I haven't, don't hurt me

I have been on diy hrt for a while now (cue the tut-tut) but everybody has kinda scared me into wanting to go and see a doctor. The problem though, is that I am a British person living in Japan, I know it is a very very long shot but does anyone possibly know or know how I might be able to find a suitable doctor in this country?

Thanks for any help/assistance you can give me

[Petra Jane]

Yep, Tut-Tut! That is dangerous and why we are very strong here on recommending that you see a doctor before you do yourself permanent damage!

Obviously I don't know where you'll be able to find a suitable doctor in Japan, BUT there are a number of forum members from Japan I believe, so they may be able to help you out there.

Welcome to the forums in the meantime.

[Guest theblueone]

I knew there would be a tut-tut

Thanks for the welcome Petra - I hope you are right and someone can help me

[Guest CharTo]

funny you mentioned that. :] I read Japanese fluently and I've looked at some of the MTF sites in Japan. Which areas do you live in? If you could tell me that, I can look them up for ya.

[Guest theblueone]

ooo thanks for the help CharTo! I'm in Kyoto at the moment moving to Osaka in august but as they are close, either Osaka or Kyoto would be fine

[Guest CharTo]

ooo thanks for the help CharTo! I'm in Kyoto at the moment moving to Osaka in august but as they are close, either Osaka or Kyoto would be fine

Can you read Japanese, if so, there's a gender clinic down at 大阪医科大学 or the Osaka Medical College.

Their Medical College's website is at http://www.osaka-med.ac.jp/

Be warned though, they're really really popular, so it might take a few months before you get an appointment... but like all Medical Colelges in Japan, you can depend on them for the latest thigs.

Hope that helps? Lemme know!

[Guest theblueone]

thanks CharTo I'm going to see if I can muddle my way around that site and find something

[Guest theblueone]

don't mean to double post but I forgot to say, is it just a case of making an appointment and waiting with them then? and if so...how do I make one?

[Guest CharTo]

It's all in here:

http://hospital.osaka-med.ac.jp/for_patients/outpatient.html

I dunno if you really have to wait, but umm do you speak Japanese? Might need it >_< If not, I can try to figure out something...

[Guest theblueone]

yes I speak Japanese

Thanks CharTo

[Guest CharTo]

どういたしまして ：）

You're Welcome.

Anything to get people on track =) Let us know how it's like!