I'm taking other medication. Will that matter?
Taking other medication can interact with your gender-affirming medication. In particular, if you're taking heart tablets or blood pressure tablets, it's probably best to avoid taking spironolactone as your antiandrogen (because that can lower your blood pressure or raise your potassium levels).
If you're taking medication that can upset your liver, it might be best to avoid cyproterone. However, in general, it's quite safe.
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I'm traveling & taking medication. Will I need documents?
It depends on the medication and the destination, but generally, it's better to be on the safe side. Check the laws in the country you're traveling to so you can prepare accordingly. We can provide you with a Travelling with Medication letter, which ...
Can I stop taking medication?
Yes of course, if you want to stop altogether or reduce or try without for a while, you can do just that. There is no right or wrong way, you don’t need to gradually reduce unless you want to.
What blood tests will I need to have?
If you're over 40, you should have a general health check periodically anyway, just to make sure things like your cholesterol and blood count are okay (but this is for everyone, not just because you are going through hormone therapy). The specific ...
How often will I need to get blood tests?
The rule is that you need a blood test every three months until your medication has been stable for a year, and then you have them yearly. If you change your medication again, you go back to three-monthly until you have been stable for the year. Some ...
Will I need to pay for the medication at the pharmacy?
If you have a private prescription for medication, that means that you need to pay directly for the medication (the costs of which are set by the pharmacies).