This is a topic I have wanted to discuss for a while now, but haven't had time to bring it up.
Before we get into the discussion, I hope we can keep this thread civilized and on point with the discussion at hand. This is NOT about your views on transgender folks being right or wrong, how it's against any religious beliefs, this is NOT about your views on homosexuality, or any other views you may have on alternative life styles.
The question is, how do you feel about transgender women who are transitioning into a male, being prescribed TRT and insurance companies willingly covering it, along with doctors easily prescribing it?
Admittedly, I am not well informed on this subject so I may be saying wrong things, or simply misinformed but from what I observe it seems like transgender women once the decision has been made to transition, do not have to go through all kinds of trouble with being prescribed TRT.
Now, I understand that most transgender folks have to go through years of therapy prior to any changes being made and it's a very serious decision that is made. I also understand that for many transgender folks, it feels like they are trapped in a body that they do not belong in. They feel as if they are being tortured everyday, and for most, the transition is finally a step towards inner peace. I fully support that, and I even support them getting hormonal injections.
What I don't understand is that, time after time, I read about men with low T who feel completely miserable and not like themselves, going to the doctors and getting blood work done. They get their numbers back and they happen to be "low" but still in the normal range, and get sent on their way. It seems like a lot of doctors do not like to prescribe TRT to men unless they are within a certain number range.
Aside from that, it seems like a whole other battle just trying to get the insurance companies to cover your TRT once you get prescribed it.
What are your thoughts and opinions on the matter?
Again, let's keep this conversation classy and respectful towards others beliefs/lifestyles.
Before we get into the discussion, I hope we can keep this thread civilized and on point with the discussion at hand. This is NOT about your views on transgender folks being right or wrong, how it's against any religious beliefs, this is NOT about your views on homosexuality, or any other views you may have on alternative life styles.
The question is, how do you feel about transgender women who are transitioning into a male, being prescribed TRT and insurance companies willingly covering it, along with doctors easily prescribing it?
Admittedly, I am not well informed on this subject so I may be saying wrong things, or simply misinformed but from what I observe it seems like transgender women once the decision has been made to transition, do not have to go through all kinds of trouble with being prescribed TRT.
Now, I understand that most transgender folks have to go through years of therapy prior to any changes being made and it's a very serious decision that is made. I also understand that for many transgender folks, it feels like they are trapped in a body that they do not belong in. They feel as if they are being tortured everyday, and for most, the transition is finally a step towards inner peace. I fully support that, and I even support them getting hormonal injections.
What I don't understand is that, time after time, I read about men with low T who feel completely miserable and not like themselves, going to the doctors and getting blood work done. They get their numbers back and they happen to be "low" but still in the normal range, and get sent on their way. It seems like a lot of doctors do not like to prescribe TRT to men unless they are within a certain number range.
Aside from that, it seems like a whole other battle just trying to get the insurance companies to cover your TRT once you get prescribed it.
What are your thoughts and opinions on the matter?
Again, let's keep this conversation classy and respectful towards others beliefs/lifestyles.