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I don't bother explaining to doctors why I switched. Every time I did in the past they got personally offended and refused to address their flaws, so why bothe

• chimeracoder 10y ago
  > Also I am almost convinced good medics in certain fields (endocrinology for example) are almost nonexistent. Endocrinologists are legally all but required to have the presumption that their patients are criminals, and that the patient must prove otherwise. Because of the ban on "cosmetic" use of anabolic steroids and other hormones, which was passed under Bush Sr., endocrinologists are flooded with patients who concoct really elaborate stories explaining why they need hormones. The liability is so high for endocrinologists that they are incentivized not to be the most convenient provider around, lest they develop a reputation as the one who prescribes easily. The people who suffer the most from all of this are the people who need hormones the most: transgender people and people with serious hormone disorders, but the system is not designed to make their lives convenient.
• zer0tonin 10y ago
  Most endocrinologist only ever see diabetics and people with thyroid disorder. They are often quite lost when they get to see something else.
  • speeder 10y ago
    I have thyroid problem... Endocrinologists even then failed to help for most part. I found only one willing to help, and only in an half-assed manner. I still go most for formality and legality reasons, but I am mostly treating myself as I want now.