What is gender dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is a term that describes the sense of discomfort experienced by people who don't identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. The discomfort may be constant or sporadic and it may vary in terms of severity.
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Where can I get a diagnosis of gender dysphoria?
While a GP can provide this, not many GPs feel that they have the necessary knowledge or training to "diagnose." Much more work is needed in this area. Other people who can help are local endocrinologists, GPs with a special interest or other gender ...
Who will sign a Gender Marker Letter?
Your Gender Marker Letter, which will be sent to you after your Gender Marker Letter Consultation Session, will be signed by the doctor who authorises the letter after the session ends. You can opt for an electronic signature from the authorising ...
What information will be shared in a Gender Marker Letter?
A Gender Marker Letter confirms that you fulfil the criteria for Gender Incongruence according to the ICD-11 classification and HA60 "Gender incongruence of adolescence or adulthood". It states that you wish to update your legal documents to support ...
What about alcohol? Will that affect my gender-affirming care?
Drinking alcohol to excess is bad for you. However, it isn't a barrier to you having gender-affirming care. Read More: Lifestyle and Gender-Affirming Medication: Is It Safe to Start?
How do I get a Gender Marker Letter?
Here at GenderGP, we now offer members and non-members the ability to book a Gender Marker Letter Consultation for £55 (electronic signature) or £75 (wet signature sent via post). The letter will be sent to you as the result of the session, as long ...