I saw Dr. Parry today and he started me on testosterone. The office visit was much less involved than I’d anticipated. I’d imagined an intense interview, a complete physical exam, and a full blood workup before I’d get to start treatment. Instead, the doctor just asked me how long I’d been transitioning, who my therapist was, what meds I was taking, and when I’d had my last pap smear. He told me they’d draw blood today to establish baseline levels, and I’d be starting out taking .5ml once a week. He said I should return in two months to have bloodwork done again, and that in six months I’d need to have a physical. He asked me if I had any questions or concerns, and I told him no, not today, as I’d done a great deal of research and Dr. Massey had already answered the questions I’d had. He told me he’d go check to see if Dr. Massey had sent over the letter of recommendation, and if so, he’d call in my prescription, and if not, he’d wait to do so until he received the necessary paperwork. Shortly thereafter a nurse came in to take my blood and informed me Dr. Massey had indeed sent the letter, and Dr. Parry was calling in my prescription.
While I was checking out at the front desk, Dr. Parry approached to tell me I was welcome to come in once I was ready for my first shot if I needed him to show me how to inject myself. I told him I’d watched several YouTube videos and felt pretty comfortable doing it, but I’d definitely come in if I needed to.
The T cost me $112 for 10ml at CVS. At first I thought it seemed expensive, but then I realized it was a 20-week supply. Dr. Parry also told me I could get it at Costco next time and it’d be cheaper, so in the end, the treatment will be less expensive than I’d thought.