Transgender Health

Medical Services - Transgender Health

Transgender Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to list my legal name/gender marker on Health Services forms?

Yes, you are required to use your legal name and gender marker on forms for Health Services since they are a part of your health record. Identity information on your health record needs to be consistent with the information we receive from the University and what also appears on your University ID. These all need to be consistent for verification, which we are required to do by law.

How do I get my name/gender marker changed in Health Services' systems?

If you would like to inform us of a name or gender marker that you use, but has not been changed legally, you can come into the Health Records and Registration Department or you can call Lois Ratto, Coordinator of Health Records and Registration at (603) 862-1987 and your name and gender marker will be noted in your electronic health record.

Can I list/change preferred pronouns on Health Services forms/systems?

We do not ask for information related to gender on our forms, since that information is already a part of your health record based on the information we receive from the University. Please let us know if you would like to be identified differently then information we receive from the University.   

You can come into the Health Records and Registration Department or you can call Lois Ratto, Coordinator of Health Records and Registration at (603) 862-1987 and your name, preferred pronouns and gender marker will be noted in your electronic health record.

Does Health Services offer Transgender healthcare?

Dr. Lessa Brill has an interest in Transgender care and has received some training in this area.  She can work with student’s provider to provide continuity of care.  Please call (603) 862-2856 to make an appointment.  

Can I get standard exams of whatever type I need regardless of my gender identity or expression at Health Services (pap smear, breast exam, hernia test, prostate exam, etc.)?

Yes, you can get standard exams provided at Health Services that you need regardless of your gender identity or expression.

Does Health Services maintain information about professionals providing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

Yes, Health Services has information about professionals providing HRT, call (603) 862-2856 for this information.

Does Health Services maintain information about surgeons providing Gender Confirmation Surgery (GCS)?

Yes, Health Services has information about professionals providing GCS, call (603) 862-2856 for this information.

Can I get a written referral to an endocrinologist for HRT?

If you have the Student Health Benefits Plan (SHBP), a written referral for HRT is not required but an individual endocrinologist may require it. Please confirm whether or not a written referral is needed from the endocrinologist prior to going to your appointment. If you have other insurance coverage, we may or may not be able to provide a written referral.  You may need to get the written referral from your primary care provider. Please check with your insurance company.

Can I get a written referral to a surgeon for Gender Confirmation Surgery (GCS)?

If you have the Student Health Benefits Plan (SHBP), no written referral is necessary for GCS. If you have other insurance coverage, we may or may not be able to provide a written referral.  You may need to get the written referral from your primary care provider.  Please check with your insurance company.

Can I get a prescription written for hormones/anti-androgens?

No, currently the clinical staff does not have the necessary training to write prescriptions for hormones/anti-androgens. The Health Services clinical staff wants students to receive the best possible care and we want to help connect you with the appropriate providers. Please contact us for referrals. 

Will the pharmacy fill an outside prescription for hormones/anti-androgens?

If you have the Student Health Benefits Plan (SHBP), yes we can fill an outside prescription for hormones/anti-androgens, however it will not be covered by the SHBP.

If you have another insurance plan, it will not be beneficial to have it filled at our pharmacy since the insurance company will not cover the cost of medication provided through our pharmacy. 

If you are not using insurance to pay for all or some of the cost of the hormones/anti-androgens, you can order them through our pharmacy.

Will hormone prescriptions be covered by the health fee/SHBP?

Neither the health fee nor the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) covers the cost of hormone prescriptions.

Will Health Services staff order blood tests related to HRT?

Health Services clinicians can order blood tests related to HRT, however if the tests are related to your care by an outside professional providing the HRT, you should bring an order for the tests you need and should not need an appointment with a Health Services clinician.

Will the lab do blood tests ordered by an outside provider?

Yes, Health Services laboratory will perform blood tests ordered by an outside provider. Make an appointment by calling (603) 862-2856. Please come to the appointment with clear written orders from the ordering provider. We will also need the fax number of the ordering provider where we can fax the results. There will be a charge for the blood tests.

Will HRT-related blood tests be covered by the health fee/SHBP?

Neither the health fee nor the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) covers the cost of HRT related blood tests.

Can Health Services staff offer me advice about transition-related procedures and medication?

At the current time, Health Services clinicians cannot provide advice about medication or other transition-related procedures.  The Health Services clinical staff wants students to receive the best possible care and we want to help connect you with the appropriate providers.  Please contact us for referrals. 

Will Health Services staff help me administer HRT-related treatments (such as injections)?

Yes, Health Services staff can assist with the administration of prescribed HRT-related treatments.

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If you have any questions/concerns regarding Health Services policies for transgender clients/patients or have any concerns about treatment or care, you can fill out an online feedback form or contact:

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