Mental Health
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in the Early Stages of Hormone Therapy for Gender Affirmation
Anxiety is a multifaceted condition with roots often embedded in a variety of causes, ranging from past trauma to ongoing stressors. For individuals experiencing gender dysphoria, this anxiety can be a significant burden. Interestingly, many find ...
Understanding Psychosomatic Symptoms: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Mind-Body Connection
Introduction: Psychosomatic symptoms, often misunderstood and stigmatized, are physical symptoms without a true cause. These symptoms can be real and genuine experiences, impacting individuals’ daily lives and wellbeing, but there is no pathology ...
Hormone Therapy and Psychology: Positives & Negatives
Introduction Hormone therapy, a cornerstone in gender-affirming treatment, can have an impact mental and psychological health. This article explores both the positive and negative effects of hormone therapy on mood and existing mental health ...
Schizophrenia and Informed Consent
What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is characterized by a range of different psychological symptoms, which can be grouped into three main categories: Positive ...
Eating Disorders and Gender-Affirming Care: Dual Support
Introduction Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect individuals across all genders and backgrounds. However, research has shown an increased incidence of eating disorders in gender incongruent individuals—those whose gender ...
Understanding Mental Health Challenges in the Trans Community: A Call for Social Justice and Gender Affirming Healthcare
Introduction The transgender community faces a unique set of mental health challenges that often result in higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation compared to the general population. It is crucial to emphasize that these challenges ...
Popular Articles
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, we understand that due to the institutional circumstances many ...
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 ...
Medication prices are too high, so I'd like to use another prescription at a different pharmacy. What should I do?
To request a new prescription, please submit a new Treatment Recommendation request. Ask for a referral to an independent prescriber and select either a Clynxx electronic prescription token or a paper prescription from the form. You can use these at ...