The questions in the GenderGP app are designed to zero in on conditions that might impact your HRT journey. But here’s the thing—limitations are super rare. The idea is simple: think about it like this, "If I already had this condition, would my doctor tell me to stop my own hormones?" If the answer’s no, then HRT is usually safe.
Take breast cancer, for example. Cis women who get breast cancer are told to stop their body’s oestrogen production, so trans women with a history of breast cancer are also advised not to take oestrogen. Makes sense, right? Or, think about blood clots: cis women with blood clots may need blood thinners but don’t have to turn off their body’s hormones. Same thing applies to trans women on blood thinners—you can take oestrogen and have the same risk as a cis woman.
Good question! Bodies are unique, so it’s hard to say exactly how HRT will interact with every single medical condition. Hormones, like any med, can affect people in totally different ways, and you won’t really know how HRT will impact you until you try.
Think of it this way: gender-affirming care just shifts your hormone profile from what’s typical for your assigned gender at birth to what aligns with your gender identity. There are cis guys and girls with almost every medical condition under the sun, and they’re living just fine with their body’s natural hormones. So, it’s more about how HRT might affect your condition, and you won’t fully know until you go for it.
GenderGP’s screening is all about spotting those rare cases where HRT might be a real risk. If a cis person with your health history wouldn’t need to mess with their hormones, chances are good you’re fine to start HRT too. But if you have specific worries, talking it through with a doctor can help set your mind at ease.
For many, starting HRT is a major step in living as their true selves. Keeping these health details in mind can make the experience safer and smoother. GenderGP’s here to make sure you have access to affirming, supportive care that works for you.