Reviews/Recommendations on HRT/Edocrinologist in Los Angeles?

[swallow]

Hi everyone,

 

Just wondering, if there is a resource section on this site or any personal reviews/experience of the various options for HRT in Los Angeles.

 

Also looking for feedback on affordable, friendly Edocrinologist (Preferably -MediCal/PPO) that past muster.

 

I am somewhat fortunate to be located in Los Angeles which offers quite a bit of choice but it's in itself its own complication.?

 

Thanks!❤️

 

 

 

 

 

[VickySGV]

Actually our main page https://www.transgenderpulse.com/ does in fact have a resource center of what we have. 

 

In the Los Angeles area here, we have a whole pile of places for good HRT stuff.  The Los Angeles LGBTQ center has its own staff that do the HRT meds for us.  There is also the Trans Wellness Center and the St. Johns Well Child Medical Center, and then throw in several Planned Parenthood centers that do Trans endo clinics.  We have almost too much of a good thing compared to other parts of the country.  The LGBTQ centers around the Southland can steer you to individual doctors or centers as well. 

[Carolyn Marie]

Although I can't recommend anyone in particular, I know that the various Kaiser Permanente centers have some very good endos.  My own HMO isn't one that I can recommend.  I had trouble finding anyone who would treat me and who was experienced.  Best wishes to you.

 

Carolyn Marie

[swallow]

Hi Vicky, Carolyn,

 

Many thanks.

 

I read LA LGBTQ can have very long waits for appointments not sure if true. ?

 

Have you dealt or heard of anyone with APLA Health? (Aids Project Los Angeles). They seem to have a very active Transgender support group.

 

How are they? They are nearby me....I can 'almost' walk there?‍♀️

 

 

 

[swallow]

Oh and how does it normally work (excuse my ignorance), I'm presuming I contact one of these clinics and they will then recommend on a reputable Endo or do I have to separately look for an Endo first? ?

 

What's best in your opinion?

[Bri2020]

4 hours ago, swallow said:

Oh and how does it normally work (excuse my ignorance), I'm presuming I contact one of these clinics and they will then recommend on a reputable Endo or do I have to separately look for an Endo first? ?

 

What's best in your opinion?

Most endos want to know that you've seen a counselor first to at least have a "diagnosis" of gender dysphoria or related diagnosis. (which you should totally be talking to a therapist anyways) My understanding of these clinics (hearsay) is they serve as an umbrella /case manager sort of thing where you can get referrals to all the care you need. Just give them a call and they will talk you though it.  Don't rely on what you hear from the internet.  A quick call can get you very accurate answers.

[VickySGV]

9 hours ago, swallow said:

Have you dealt or heard of anyone with APLA Health? (Aids Project Los Angeles).

 Yes, I have heard about them and have some friends volunteering or working with them.  They had not just been in my head when I wrote the last reply here.  Good people.

 

The clinics I mentioned have  counselor contact, actual therapists, or work through Informed Consent which they will help you with.  Kaiser requires that you be a member of the HMO, but you might check and see if you can get in with the Medi-Cal as an option.  They do have the whole system there. 

[swallow]

Many Thanks Bri,

 

I have been seeing a Therapist Pre-Pandemic. Hopefully she furnishes me with a letter.

 

It was finally offload my world to someone with the Therapist (and she was kind enough to charge me a very nominal rate) but I was beginning to wonder where it was all leading bc it all seem so open ended and I'd never stop talking...so she'll be making money of me for years to come...?

 

An Endo will give me a  far more concrete idea whether further travel toward HRT is possible for me or too much risk anyway...although I guess I should also get the proverbial second opinion. ?

 

 

[swallow]

Thanks for the feedback Vicky!

 

I'll endeavor to give them a call. I have the small matter of my son's Orthodontics to take care of first before I feel I can spend some attention on myself.?