How do I know if my child is ready to begin gender-affirming hormone treatment?
Starting gender-affirming hormones is a big step. When your child is settled in their gender identity, able to understand the effects of hormones, and ready to start the puberty associated with their gender identity, then they are eligible to start gender-affirming hormones.
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When should my trans child start hormones?
We consider that any cisgender child who hasn’t started puberty by 14 is a late developer and they should have their puberty kick-started with hormones. The same rules apply to trans children. We want them to develop normally, at the same time as the ...
On my new Treatment Recommendation, why did my dose change?
When you submit your blood test results, your dose is calculated in line with the testosterone and estrogen levels. This can result in a change - an increase or decrease - of hormones and blocker doses. If your blood tests are due and you don't have ...
What if I smoke? Will that affect my access to gender-affirming care?
Smoking isn’t good for you, we all know that, so our advice is always to stop smoking. However, whether you smoke or not isn't related to your ability to medically transition and have gender-affirming medication. That said, your risk of heart ...
What should I do if I don’t know which medication to choose?
If you're filling out the gender-affirming care application and aren't sure which medication to choose, you need to book an appointment to speak to a doctor. We work on an informed consent model, which means we need to know that you're confident in ...
How long does it take to get a Treatment Recommendation from GenderGP?
Technically, the Treatment Recommendation is generated immediately after you provide your information and preferences. However, you'll need to complete all required steps (i.e. the Information Gathering Session, paying your fees, and submitting any ...