I want to stop self-medicating. What should I do?
If you're obtaining your medication in this way, GenderGP can swap you onto safe prescription medication that best suits your gender-aligning desires. It can be the same one(s) or different.
We can also arrange for you to have your blood monitored. This way, we can make sure that your hormones stay within safe levels.
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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 if I want to preserve my fertility?
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Do I need to stop taking hormones before I have surgery?
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Do I need to stop my contraceptive pill before hormone therapy?
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