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Rigbone

2y ago

Misdiagnosed on HRT Prescription

does anyone else's HRT prescription have it listed as treating a different medical condition? mine says I have an endocrine disorder and I don't 😂

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Whichever_Cactus

2y ago

Same here, it’s standard at my doctor’s office for insurance purposes — even though my insurance *does* cover HRT for gender dysphoria. I think it could be argued you DO have an endocrine disorder. Oops, your body was running on the wrong sex hormone this whole time! Let’s fix that.
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sircaptainmallowpaws

2y ago

Mine doesn’t, however that is usually done to avoid insurance issues. Many insurance companies will not willing to pay for transition services, especially if it’s work insurance.
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Emo_Enby_99

2y ago

I've not started T yet but it's possible that it's a way to help prevent everyone knowing you're trans, which is a good thing.

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