Treatment Recommendation FAQs
Why have I been recommended a reduced dose?
Reason 1: Blood test results required If you are on a high dose of medication and have not submitted blood results, your new Treatment Recommendation will recommend a reduced dose until you submit a blood result. This blood result is required to ...
How do I receive my Treatment Recommendation from my doctor?
We don't send the Treatment Recommendation to your doctor. Instead, we give it to you, empowering you with global-standard gender-affirming care recommendations (informed by international best practice guidelines) to give to your doctor. Your ...
What should I do if there is a problem with my Treatment Recommendation or prescription?
If something seems like it needs correction on your Treatment Recommendation or prescription, we recommend that you resubmit your Treatment Recommendation request. If you wish to discuss it with a person, you can book a Quick Chat Session or chat ...
The medication on my Treatment Recommendation is unavailable in my country. What should I do?
The database of medications we pull from to create your Treatment Recommendation includes the most commonly prescribed and dispensed brands used in gender-affirming healthcare. However, we understand there may be some medications unavailable in ...
What do I do if I don’t have blood tests and can’t get them?
You can still request a Treatment Recommendation, but you'll be recommended a standard, safe-level dose to make sure you can continue your medication safely. More Information: Essential Blood Tests for Hormone Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide, ...
On my new Treatment Recommendation, why did my dose change?
When you submit your blood test results, your dose is calculated in line with the testosterone and estrogen levels. This can result in a change - an increase or decrease - of hormones and blocker doses. If your blood tests are due and you don't have ...
What happens if I disagree with or don't like my Treatment Recommendation?
If you feel that the Treatment Recommendation is wrong for any reason, please submit another request with your preferences and up-to-date blood tests. Our recommendations are based on published clinical guidelines and best practices. They're the ...
What can I do with a Treatment Recommendation?
One option is to give the Treatment Recommendation to your doctor. Your doctor can then use it to make an informed prescription choice. Or, if you don’t have a doctor, you can use one of our independent prescribers in the Directory and use your ...
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 ...
How can you work with my doctor? Do I give them my Treatment Recommendation?
The way that GenderGP operates has changed and developed over the years in order to achieve our mission to help as many people as need us across the world, giving them access to recommendations and information, and support them in their medical ...
I want two different types of prescriptions. What do I do?
Obtaining two different types of prescriptions is fairly simple. Just submit two separate Treatment Recommendation requests, detailing your specific wishes for each.
Where can I obtain a summary of care for my healthcare provider? Is that the same as a Treatment Recommendation?
Our Treatment Recommendations encompass all the essential information required by your healthcare provider to administer the necessary care. Should you require a summary of care, simply submit a Treatment Recommendation request and select "Treatment ...
What if a doctor wants my GenderGP doctor's name & GMC info?
Due to the challenges faced by UK doctors keen to support transgender people, all of our doctors are based outside of the UK. The GMC is a regulatory body and as such their remit doesn't cover GenderGP doctors. We carefully select each GenderGP ...
Can I switch to my GP after using an independent prescriber?
Yes, of course. We love working with GPs and are always grateful for their help. On your next Treatment Recommendation request, simply choose the "Treatment Recommendation" option.
What do I do if my doctor won’t help, even though I gave them my Treatment Recommendation?
Sadly, many doctors are not totally knowledgeable or comfortable with gender identity and some refuse to help. We have a network of prescribers, nurses, doctors, counselors, and advisors who can help you on your journey.
How do I order a repeat prescription? Do I need a new Treatment Recommendation?
When you need more medication, be sure to apply in good time for your new Treatment Recommendation. You can prepare by knowing what blood tests you need to submit (if any), having those ready, and knowing whether or not your Follow-Up Session (every ...
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