08-12-2015, 04:45 AM
Yesterday I made the decision to finally take the plunge and move away from herbals and start HRT. I have been considering it for a long time, just couldn't push myself to call and make an appointment with a local clinic.
I don't really understand how the whole doctor/appointment thing works, so any advice would really help.
I am in the Seattle area, and I called a clinic that was recommended. The nice lady there told me they're booked until mid April 2016, but gave me 3 other numbers of places that she recommended to be seen sooner. I called all 3 places and they either didn't have openings for new patients, or their website states that they don't accept new patients.
I make good money, have insurance (if applicable) and can afford to pay for it if not covered. I just don't want to wait another 4 months. I have a primary care doctor, and don't know if I can ask him to start me on HRT..? I'm not looking at transitioning, have been on herbals for 2 years and have loved every change that has happened, both mental and physical.
I just want a doctor to put me on something that is monitored, instead of taking any more questionable herbs.
I've considered self medicating, but I'd put myself in the same boat I'm already in.
How do I do this!?
I don't really understand how the whole doctor/appointment thing works, so any advice would really help.
I am in the Seattle area, and I called a clinic that was recommended. The nice lady there told me they're booked until mid April 2016, but gave me 3 other numbers of places that she recommended to be seen sooner. I called all 3 places and they either didn't have openings for new patients, or their website states that they don't accept new patients.
I make good money, have insurance (if applicable) and can afford to pay for it if not covered. I just don't want to wait another 4 months. I have a primary care doctor, and don't know if I can ask him to start me on HRT..? I'm not looking at transitioning, have been on herbals for 2 years and have loved every change that has happened, both mental and physical.
I just want a doctor to put me on something that is monitored, instead of taking any more questionable herbs.
I've considered self medicating, but I'd put myself in the same boat I'm already in.
How do I do this!?