About GenderGP & Services FAQs
How much does it cost to join GenderGP?
The set-up fee is £195, which allows for the signup and processing of your application. The Information Gathering Session costs £65. You'll also need to pay for a Follow-Up Session every six months, which costs £30. We also ask everyone to become a ...
What if I don’t have capacity to consent?
If the advisor conducting your Information Gathering Session (IGS) is concerned that you don’t fully understand the process and the effects of transitioning hormones, they may ask you to have another session with someone more senior. The aim is to ...
How do I get a prescription for my medication with GenderGP's Treatment Recommendation?
Our algorithm uses your personal information and preferences along with international best practices to generate a personalised Treatment Recommendation. The recommendation will include suggestions for medication and information about any blood tests ...
What is GenderGP?
We are a service that gives people who want to medically transition access to the most up-to-date recommendations and knowledge around gender identity. Our algorithm assesses people's medical history, their preferences, and goals. It then aligns your ...
What are your consent sessions (IGS and Capacity to Consent)?
Everyone over 16 who joins our service will have an Information Gathering Session (IGS). The purpose of this session is to check your understanding and get a feel for your wishes and your preferences. It is not a pass-fail situation. However, if we ...
What services does GenderGP offer?
We offer access to information and provide you with transition options in the form of our Treatment Pack - the information provided is specifically about gender-affirming medical care for people who want to transition, but you will need to work with ...
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Do I need a diagnosis to join GenderGP?
No. At GenderGP, we don't "diagnose", as we feel it's disrespectful to your identity. You are the expert in your gender experience, and being trans isn't a medical condition. However, before starting treatment, you are required to have an Information ...
Cost of Private Prescription Medications and How to Estimate Your Expenses
Accessing necessary prescription medications is a crucial aspect of healthcare, but the cost of these medications can vary significantly, depending on various factors. Whether you are paying for drugs that are subsidised by public health bodies (eg ...
Types of Consent Sessions: IGS and Capacity to Consent
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What is a Treatment Recommendation?
A Treatment Recommendation is a written report, based on a person’s self-submitted personal and health data, which is analysed in accordance with current research, clinical guidelines, and best practice across the world. This, then, creates a ...
Progesterone for Feminising Hormone Therapy
Summary What is Progesterone? Progesterone is a hormone that everyone’s body makes. It plays a part in periods, pregnancy, and breast growth. It can also help transgender women in their transition, especially for breast growth and lowering ...