TeesTrans Transgender Support Group

I have spent the weekend reading research papers and various internet articles on gender dysphoriaⁱ and what it means to be transgenderⁱ. What it taught me is how well I am actually doing; how strong I am; and how well my transition is going. Also how very lucky I am to be employed and alive. I'm ready for a referral for surgery now.

from www.grp.gov.uk

"In Italy hormonal treatment for persons with Gender Identityⁱ Dysphoria can be prescribed by endocrinologists only after a well-defined diagnosis has been formulated by trained psychologists/psychiatrists. Prescriptions must be preceded by exclusion of major comorbidities, which could physically and psychologically interfere with the sex reassignment procedure.

"We conducted a questionnaire survey of all 120 health authorities and boards responsible for the commisioning of services for the assessment and treatment of transexuals in England, Scotland and Wales, in order to identify the nature of the input offered and assess conformity to current international standards of care."

http://pb.rcpsych.org/cgi/reprint/26/6/210.pdf

"This policy describes the provision of assessment and treatment of patients registered with General Practitioners in the East of England PCTs who present with Gender Dysphoriaⁱ."

www.westessexpct.nhs.uk