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Okay so I live in the UK.
I want to know if I should see a doctor about taking testosterone, however, I really hate doctors and they make me really nervous.
So, is there anyway of getting hold of testosterone (like, online?) without having to see a doctor? though if I really do have to see a doctor, then I will.
Also, can you suggest some ways of taking it? and just recommend something?

To quote Kaori, oral pills of T do not even stop the periods, so they are pretty uneffective. And you definitely should see a doctor to get monitored, and get the right doses. Or else it can be dangerous.

Well, there are online support groups specifically for the UK, like this one, where you may ask for information to other FtMs. They might know where to find doctors in your local area. Or you can do a search online for trans specialists in your city, which is what I would have done if a friend didn't refer me to someone.

Wish I could be of more help, but it's all I can think of.

I can help. *Handraise* This is how to do it via the NHS. (Private = woah expensive)

The first thing you need to do is go to your/a GP.

You explain the situation - that you identify as male, you are Transgendered and that you'd like to medically transition. Feel free to print out information on Transgenderism, because it is not common knowledge for GPs. If the GP outright refuses for no reason, won't do it, is prejudice, etc. - see another GP. Just make another appointment and request a different GP.

Depending on where you live, you'll need to be referred to a Gender Identity Clinic. For example, I live in Essex so I'm being referred to Charing Cross which is in London. Because it's outside the local area, the Primary Care Trust will need to fund the referral.

To be referred and to be passed on to see if your referral will be funded, you need your GP to write to the PCT, and you also need to be referred to a psychiatrist. You should get an appointment at a place that deals with mental health, and you'll probably be assessed, and then have another appointment where you'll be diagnosed.

Then your GP can communicate with the PCT to get you a referral based on their approval and a psychiatrist's approval. It helps if you build a strong case - explain yourself clearly and precisely, how you feel, what you've done to live as male if you've done anything, what you'd like to gain through a Gender Identity Clinic, etc.

Feel free to write all of this down/print it out to give to a GP who doesn't know how they're supposed to deal with it.

It's at a GIC that you can be prescribed T. At Charing Cross, you need a minimum of two appointments, both of which take about six months each.

They won't do anything like that, you'll be tested before getting before T, not when seeing your GP to start things off. C:

You may also want to consider requesting counselling (as well as, not instead, make that clear) if you like, to help expressing yourself, gain confidence, talk about your Mum, vent, etc.

Just remember to stand your ground, do not let them talk you into anything that you do not want/did not decide.

It's good that it takes around a year or more usually to get on T via the NHS, because due to the situation with your Mother they may not let you go on T. So it's good to have that time to hopefully sort things out with her.

May I ask how old you are?

Well, you may encounter a lot of trouble due to your age, which is to be expected because you're at an age where there is a fair chance that you'll change your view as you get older - on who you are and what you want.

You can pursue the path I've laid out, but may not get anywhere because of your age, I'm not sure. But hey, there's no rush.

This is true, but it's better to be safe than sorry, regardless of how sure you are. C:

So, in other words, don't give your hopes up.

Darky's said pretty much everything I was gonna say, and he knows better than me.
But your age really will be a hindrance. The NHS is kinda reluctant about giving treatment to anybody for this kinda thing, since they want to make extra-special-sure so they don't get their arses sued off by people who regret it. I'm sure you're mature enough, and that you know what you're doing, but they don't half fanny around. Charing Cross is good, so I've heard, but other GICs take ******** forever. I'd heard of people at Leeds who've been waiting five years... which is not good considering it's gonna be my local.