Is it possible to start hrt with gender dysphoria certificate from psychologist?

ameliya

Hiii,
I am Amelia and recently came out as trans woman. After the recent trans bill has passed, is diy hrt the only way for transgenders who haven't started transitioning yet? I have found a trans friendly psychologist and is it any useful if I get dysphoria certifcate from her?

Kavyaa

ameliya
Yes u can start HRT after getting certificate.

Kavyaa

Kavyaa
If you have not yet taken GD Certificate, than better to get it from Government Hospital. [ as per my personal experience, in this certificate Two Dr has signed it. ]. You can get more information from them.

veroni

Kavyaa so only their signature is enough? any government psychiatrist signature?

Kavyaa

veroni
In present situation it will be better to ask civil psychologist for more clarification

veroni

Kavyaa may i know which psychiatrist to refer?

Kavyaa

veroni Go civil hospital, they will guide you.

cheesebits

It should still be possible to do this, as gender affirming medical care is not criminalized currently, but some doctors are being a bit overly cautious since the trans bill passed. Talk to your doctor about this and if they are unsure, let them know that the Social Justice Ministry has confirmed that it is not criminal to give gender affirming care. Their clarification is linked here.

HarithaKurup

ameliya Yes, you could start HRT after getting the GID letter after consultation. Doctor who prescribes the treatment considers many factors including full body health condition, age etc., before prescribing the medicines.

Saturn

Are you taking HRT Treatment on your own according to the information you get from the internet?
This can be dangerous for your future as it costs money along with the body.
If you are not mature! Then you will have to go to the psychiatry department of a government hospital near you.

[I know why this is happening because of the easy choices and the proper medical division being inaccessible.]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
'Your Well-Wishers'
TG Aditi