Hi everyone,
I’m a 23-year-old transgender man from Ontario, Canada, and I’ll soon be relocating to Japan for a working holiday visa. I’ve already secured a job at a ski resort in Hokkaido, but I need help finding a doctor who can assist with hormone therapy (testosterone).
Due to Japanese regulations, I’ll only be able to bring six months' worth of testosterone gel. After that, I’ll need a local doctor in Japan who can prescribe testosterone as part of my gender-affirming care. I’ve learned that many clinics may not be equipped to handle both psychiatric medication and hormone therapy, so I am specifically looking for:
- English-speaking doctors or clinics that specialize in hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
- A doctor who accepts Japan’s National Health Insurance (NHI), and if possible, a clinic that offers remote consultations though in-person is fine too if within Kamikawa (Tokachi) District or nearby.
If anyone has experience getting hormone therapy as a trans person in Japan, especially in Hokkaido, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or guidance. Before heading to Hokkaido, I will be staying in Tokyo for about a week toward the end of Novembe. Perhaps then, if I find a doctor in Tokyo who would like to see me face-to-face at least once (especially for my first visit) before switching over to remote appointments, I would be happy to stop by their office.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!
by Sweet-Ad515