Do I need a diagnosis to join GenderGP?
No. At GenderGP, we don't "diagnose", as we feel it's disrespectful to your identity. You are the expert in your gender experience, and being trans isn't a medical condition. However, before starting treatment, you are required to have an Information Gathering Session. This serves the purpose of establishing informed consent, which we require before giving you a Treatment Recommendation.
However, we understand that due to the institutional circumstances many people live in today, you might require a formal diagnosis for whatever reason. As such, you can book a Formal Diagnosis Session where a letter will be provided.
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I have booked a session, how do I join?
As a GenderGP member, when you book a session, you will get two emails. The first email is from the provider's Google Calendar, inviting you to Google Meet. 2. The second email is from Zoho Bookings with the title "Your Session Booking Confirmation ...
Do you have to "pass a test" to join GenderGP?
We do not "test" our members to see whether they are trans because only they know the answer to that. Instead, we take our members through our appraisal pathway, where they go through an Information Gathering Session (IGS). This session ensures we ...
How much does it cost to join GenderGP?
The set-up fee is £195, which allows for the signup and processing of your application. The Information Gathering Session costs £65. You'll also need to pay for a Follow-Up Session every six months, which costs £30. We also ask everyone to become a ...
Is there a minimum or maximum age to join GenderGP?
GenderGP offers support for all age groups including children, young people, and adults of all ages. Please bear in mind, however, that children won't require any potential medical treatment until the onset of puberty (Tanner, Stage 2). Before then, ...
Do I need to have any blood tests before I start with GenderGP?
If you're fit, healthy, and ready to transition, we won't need blood tests from you at the beginning. There are only a couple of exceptions: If you want to use spironolactone as your antiandrogen, you'll need to provide a blood pressure reading and a ...