Transitioning medically is unfortunately often expensive. Actual costs will vary depending on where you live and who your doctor is, but it will likely cost several thousand dollars. However, there is some good news! More and more insurance plans are covering all or parts of the cost of transitioning.  First, talk to your doctor and get an explanation of expected treatments and costs. Next, examine your insurance plan. If you can't tell from reading your policy what is covered, call and speak to a representative. Both employer-based plans and Medicare and state marketplace plans are starting to cover more of the costs of transitioning. If your doctor doesn’t have experience helping people transition, seek out a doctor with expertise. They’ll be better able to guide you through the process and answer your questions. Schedule an appointment and talk to your doctor about what steps you want to take to transition medically. Hormone therapy will likely be the first step. Talk to your doctor about risks associated with hormone therapy. As a result of hormone therapy, your overall health profile will be that of a male. That may mean you are at greater risk for conditions like heart disease and high blood pressure. Testosterone can be taken in 3 ways: orally (pill), through a skin patch or gel, or with an injection. The right method for you will depend on your individual health needs. Talk through each of these options with your doctor. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. They're there to help you!  Oral testosterone is the least effective, so it's not as commonly used. If you use transdermal therapy, you will be using a skin patch or gel each day. If your doctor recommends injections, you'll typically get a shot either once a week or every 2 weeks. Doses vary greatly. It might take some time for you and your doctor to figure out what's right for you. Shortly after you begin taking testosterone, your skin will start to look and feel different. Your pores will be larger and you might notice that your skin is thicker and more oily. It’s not uncommon to experience some acne flare-ups. Your sense of touch might also change, and things might “feel” different when you touch them. You might notice that you begin to carry weight differently. For example, you might see less weight in your hips and thighs, and more in your abdomen. Overall, your muscle mass will probably increase.  Listen for changes in your voice after a few weeks. The testosterone will cause your vocal cords to thicken, which will result in a more traditionally male-sounding voice.   Expect your hair to change slowly over time, and get thicker and darker. The hair on your body will start to become darker and thicker. It will also grow at a faster rate. You may notice that your periods become lighter, less frequent, or stop altogether. However, you might also experience longer, heavier periods for a while. Each person reacts differently to testosterone therapy. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor. They can help you figure out what’s normal for you. Make an appointment with a therapist if you are having trouble dealing with emotions. Hormone therapy is a lot like going through puberty again. That means that not only will you experience physical changes, but you might also find yourself on an emotional roller coaster. Transitioning is an emotional process, even without hormones surging through your body!  In therapy, you can learn various coping mechanisms that may be useful.
पता करें, कि आपके इंश्योरेंस में कितना कवर होने वाला है: किसी एक एक्सपीरियंस्ड डॉक्टर के साथ अपोइंटमेंट फिक्स करें: अपने लिए सही डोज़ और मेथड्स को चुनें: आपकी स्किन पर आने वाले बदलाव को स्वीकारें: अब आगे फॉलो करने के लिए, वजन, बालों और आवाज में होने वाले बदलावों की ओर ध्यान दें: अपने प्रोडक्टिव सिस्टम में आने वाले बदलावों के बारे में अपने डॉक्टर से पूछें: अगर आपको अपने इमोशनल बदलावों से तकलीफ हो रही है, तो फिर एक थेरेपी करा लें: