Is there an age limit on accessing hormones?
International guidelines and best practice confirm that hormones should be started when the child is ready to go through puberty associated with their gender. When they understand the effects of the hormones and are happy that the changes will eventually be irreversible.
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What about hormones?
The sex hormones are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. These make puberty happen and bodies develop, and they're very good at doing just that in transgender children. They're very safe, very effective, and give your trans child the ...
My pharmacy is refusing to dispense my hormones because I am under 18. What should I do?
There is no legal age restriction on prescribing or dispensing hormones for gender-affirming care in the UK or many other countries. If your pharmacy is refusing to dispense your prescription, you have certain rights and options available: 1. Know ...
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, ...
Are cross-sex hormones fully reversible?
No. These hormones have long-lasting and irreversible implications. However, these changes don't occur overnight. Gender-affirming hormones are classed as being partially reversible. No doctor would ever choose to actively prescribe such medication ...
Do I need hormones to transition?
Everyone has a different perspective on what they want to achieve in terms of their transition. You don't necessarily need hormones. It depends on your goals. For some, social transition (presenting themselves in line with the gender with which they ...