Gender-Affirming Care for Youth FAQ
Is finasteride safe for under 18s?
In trans girls and transfeminine adolescents, finasteride is a medicine that may sometimes be prescribed for puberty suppression if there is a good reason why other antiandrogens, such as GnRH analogues and spironolactone, cannot be used. Finasteride ...
Do my Mum or Dad have to know?
We encourage you to share your transition with important people in your life. At the end of the day, though, it's your body, your identity, your journey, and it's up to you with whom you share information. If you want help on how to talk to your ...
Do I need to have my parents’ consent?
In many countries, young people can consent to their medical treatment on their own, as long as they understand the risks and benefits and the effects that the treatment will have. If your parents are not supportive of your actions, you're welcome to ...
How do I know if puberty has started?
You can check for the signs of puberty by seeing if your pubic hair has started to grow, if your breasts have started to develop, or if your testicles and penis have started to grow. If you have started to develop, please let us know. You only need ...
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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
Empowering Informed Gender-Affirming Care GenderGP’s Information Gathering Session (IGS) and our Capacity to Consent Session are vital components of our commitment to providing access to positive recommendations for gender-affirming care. Embarking ...
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 ...