Preserving Fertility
Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment on Fertility
Quick summary Taking gender affirming hormone treatment can suppress sperm or egg production, which can have an impact on your fertility. The exact effect of gender affirming hormone treatment on fertility is unclear and different people may be ...
Guide to Fertility Preservation Before Medical Transition
Introduction The journey of medical transition for transgender and non-binary individuals often brings with it many decisions, one of which is the consideration of fertility preservation. This article aims to provide an overview of the options ...
Egg Collection and Storage
The collection and storage of eggs, medically known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a multi-step process that involves stimulating the ovaries to produce multiple eggs, retrieving these eggs, and then freezing them for future use. Here’s a detailed ...
Sperm Collection and Storage
Sperm collection and storage, a process often referred to as sperm cryopreservation or sperm banking, is a procedure used to preserve sperm for future use. Here’s a general overview of how this process typically works: Collection Masturbation: The ...
Testosterone, Conception, and Pregnancy
Introduction: Testosterone therapy is a crucial component of gender-affirming care for transgender men and non-binary individuals assigned female at birth (AFAB). However, managing testosterone therapy before, during, and after pregnancy requires ...
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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 ...