🇪🇸 Moving to Spain (Salamanca) from Turkey as a trans man – How does continuing HRT (testosterone) work?
Hey everyone,
I’m a trans guy who will be moving from Turkey to Spain soon, and I have some practical questions about how to continue my HRT there.
A quick background on my situation:
*I’ve been on Testosterone for 6+ years.
*I have completely finalized my legal transition in Turkey (all my official IDs, passport, etc., are already updated to male).
*I’ve had my surgeries and completed the medical transition process—so I am purely looking to maintain my regular T prescription/monitoring.
Since I’ve been on T for so long, I really want to avoid any gaps in my treatment or having to go through a whole "diagnosis/gatekeeping" process from scratch.
For those living in Spain or who moved there from abroad:
Public vs. Private System: What is the fastest and smoothest way to get my T prescription renewed? Should I go through a private endocrinologist first while sorting out public healthcare (Sanidad Pública)?
Paperwork: What medical documents should I bring from Turkey? (I plan to get an English summary/letter from my current endocrinologist, my latest blood work results, and surgical reports—is that enough?)
**Availability:**Are forms like Testoviron / Sustanon / Nebido / Gel easily accessible in local pharmacies once you have a Spanish prescription?
Autonomous Communities: I know healthcare can vary by region. Are there any specific regional differences I should keep in mind?
Any tips, recommendations for trans-friendly clinics/endos, or personal experiences would be super helpful.
Thanks a lot in advance!