26-05-2023, 08:39 AM
Your welcome Ribbon! 
Have you checked to see if any of your local clinics offer a telehealth option? At least that would get the ball rolling, and you would only need to go in-person to the clinic once every 3 months for the bloodwork. Or perhaps there you could outsource the bloodwork testing to a clinic that's within walking distance of your home? I haven't used it myself, but I've heard others suggest GoodRx to help get a discount on prescriptions like for HRT. I know costs vary greatly by location when it comes to paying full-price for medication. I've heard some say injections are the most cost-effective as needles/syringes in general are pretty affordable, and a single 5ml vial of estradiol can last for numerous injections.
I started my HRT journey with Planned Parenthood. If you have one in your area, and if they do provide HRT services, one option is to speak to their LGBT coordinator for guidance on how to begin your HRT journey. (You wouldn't be the first uninsured trans person asking for help with getting trans healthcare).
I know this may sound like a lot of obstacles to work through. However, if you're in a mindset of wanting to commit to medically transitioning, now is the best time to do so!
Have you checked to see if any of your local clinics offer a telehealth option? At least that would get the ball rolling, and you would only need to go in-person to the clinic once every 3 months for the bloodwork. Or perhaps there you could outsource the bloodwork testing to a clinic that's within walking distance of your home? I haven't used it myself, but I've heard others suggest GoodRx to help get a discount on prescriptions like for HRT. I know costs vary greatly by location when it comes to paying full-price for medication. I've heard some say injections are the most cost-effective as needles/syringes in general are pretty affordable, and a single 5ml vial of estradiol can last for numerous injections.
I started my HRT journey with Planned Parenthood. If you have one in your area, and if they do provide HRT services, one option is to speak to their LGBT coordinator for guidance on how to begin your HRT journey. (You wouldn't be the first uninsured trans person asking for help with getting trans healthcare).
I know this may sound like a lot of obstacles to work through. However, if you're in a mindset of wanting to commit to medically transitioning, now is the best time to do so!