When should a young person start taking hormones?

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• What are the side effects/risks of taking hormones?

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• When should my trans child start hormones?

  We consider that any cisgender child who hasn’t started puberty by 14 is a late developer and they should have their puberty kick-started with hormones. The same rules apply to trans children. We want them to develop normally, at the same time as the ...

• If I can’t get blockers, should we just start hormones?

  You should only start hormones when your child is ready to embark on the journey of puberty. While the effects of blockers are completely reversible, the changes hormones bring are not. Don't rush into it, and make sure you are ready.

• Do I need to stop taking hormones before I have surgery?

  There's no evidence that there is any need to stop taking hormone treatment before having surgery. However, if your surgeon stipulates that they'd like you to stop taking hormones ahead of surgery, we recommend you follow their advice. More info: ...

• Does a young person’s parent need to be present with them for the Information Gathering Session (IGS)?

  If a young person has the capacity and ability to ask their own questions and make their own decisions, they're quite able of having their IGS session themselves. If their parents aren't supportive or helpful, a young person may feel better on their ...