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 kids at school, along with their friends and classmates. If your trans child is telling you that they're ready to start puberty, then support them, listen to them, and believe them.
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When should a young person start taking hormones?
A young person can start taking hormones whenever they are ready. Let them guide you, but to leave a trans child in a state of prepuberty for a long part of their teenage years isn't natural.
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.
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 ...
What if my trans child changes their mind?
Transgender children will always be trans, they don’t change their mind, and transition regret rates are very low. Some people do regret transitioning, but the reason is not because they are no longer trans. They either were not trans in the first ...
How do I know if my child is ready to begin gender-affirming hormone treatment?
Starting gender-affirming hormones is a big step. When your child is settled in their gender identity, able to understand the effects of hormones, and ready to start the puberty associated with their gender identity, then they are eligible to start ...