As a trans woman, I had to find a new doctor after moving to a new city. So I went to see a doctor who had “LGBT health” listed as one of her specialties.
Despite being incredibly clear that I was a post op trans woman, she asked about my uterus at one point. I reiterated my status and she was like “Isn’t getting one of those part of the surgery?”
Needless to say, I didn’t go back to that doctor in the future.
Ugh omg that's when you have her put it in writing that you can do that like "oh! I didn't know I could do that! This is so exciting, can you refer me to a doctor who can do that?"
I had to switch PCPs to find someone LGBT+ friendly for my transition. My doc isn't perfect but he's been so great with listening to me, respecting what I have to say and what I ask for, and respecting who I am. In fact, during my first appointment with him I heard the nurse (accidentally) misgender me in the hall and he was so quick to correct her.
May all of us be blessed with doctors who respect and care about us! I hope you have that kind of care now.
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u/Arale-chan Aug 01 '26
As a trans woman, I had to find a new doctor after moving to a new city. So I went to see a doctor who had “LGBT health” listed as one of her specialties.
Despite being incredibly clear that I was a post op trans woman, she asked about my uterus at one point. I reiterated my status and she was like “Isn’t getting one of those part of the surgery?”
Needless to say, I didn’t go back to that doctor in the future.