Ringing the doctors

[Come on Balthazar]

I should start this with 'I'm not very social'
I'm terrible at talking on phones and when i'm stressed i end up jumbling my sentences everywhere.

However i need to ring my doctors to make an appointment to tell them i have gender issuses.

I want to know,
1)Has anyone done this?
2)What do you say, apart from "I want to make an appointment about my gender issues" (That sounds silly)

I just want someones opinion sad My sister was a little bit vague, i never used make the appointments in my house...  

[KittiCat563]

Just call your doctors and say i would like to setup an appointment, when they ask for what just say gender issues. Dont be scared, the receptionist isnt going to know who you are, or make fun of you. They wont say something mean, if they did then they could potentially lose their job.

 

[Gordums]

I would say asking your doctor is a safe bet, but I recommend talking to any trans circles about this. They're generally open to those questioning and such, and they all have everything you need to know about transitioning and can shed a bunch of light on gender issues! Some of the most amazing folks I have had the pleasure of meeting are members from these trans groups!

 

[Aureae]

What they said!

But also, I don't know what it's like where you are (I'm in Canada) but when I make a doctor's appointment, the receptionist never, ever, asks what it's about. I went in twice a week for three months and she only ever said hello and goodbye, and "can I set you up another appointment?"

So maybe you can take comfort in that. And likely, your Doctor will be very very professional about it - relaxed and comfortable. Try not to be afraid!

Good luck hun.  

[Come on Balthazar]

Thanks for all the advice, I really appreiciate it ^_^
I followed all your advice but they had no open slots for appointments...
I'll try again next week though ^_^