I was denied medical care quite a bit as a child and I’m broke/uninsured now so I’ve learned how to take care of a few things. I figured how how to lance things with a lighter and a safety pin in middle school. I’ve found that local doctors don’t really know shit about how to deal with my trans body, and will blame testosterone for everything, so it’s mostly been a waste of time and money to see doctors.

I do have to get blood work twice a year for my testosterone, which is expensive and difficult to cope with but probably good for me in the long run.