Pathology
Epstein-Barr Virus and Gender Affirming Hormone Treatment
What is Epstein-Barr virus? Epstein-Barr virus is a virus that is spread mostly through saliva and close bodily contact. It is very common, with nearly 95% of the world's adult population having been infected with Epstein-Barr virus in their lives. ...
Reference Ranges for Oestrogen and Testosterone
Why do we check oestrogen and testosterone levels? For people who are receiving oestrogen or testosterone for their gender affirming medical treatment, regular blood tests for oestrogen and testosterone levels are recommended. This is to ensure that ...
Spironolactone and Potassium
Spironolactone is an antiandrogen that is often used in feminising hormone treatment to suppress testosterone. As well as suppressing the production of testosterone, spironolactone has some oestrogen-like effects, which makes it a very effective ...
Essential Blood Tests for Hormone Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide
Hormone therapy plays a crucial role in managing various medical conditions, including hormone imbalances and gender-affirming care. Regular blood tests are essential to monitor hormone levels, ensure treatment efficacy, and identify any potential ...
Navigating Hormone Therapy Without Access to Blood Tests: What You Need to Know
Introduction: Hormone therapy is a cornerstone of gender-affirming care, and regular blood tests are an important part of this process, helping to monitor hormone levels and adjust dosages accordingly. However, there might be circumstances where ...
How Blood Tests Ensure Safety and Medication Efficacy During Gender Transition
Introduction Medical transition, a process undertaken by many transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, involves hormonal treatments to align their physical characteristics with their gender identity. While these treatments can be ...
SGBH, Free Androgen Index, and Testosterone Levels in Hormone Therapy
Summary In gender-affirming care, it’s not just about the total amount of testosterone in your body, but also how much of it is actively working to create masculine changes. The Free Androgen Index (FAI) helps us understand this better. It tells us ...
Plasma Versus Serum Blood Tests
Standardising Sample Types for Blood Tests: Ensuring Accuracy and Consistency in Potassium Testing In the field of medical diagnostics, the accuracy and reliability of test results are paramount. Blood tests, in particular, play a crucial role in ...
Understanding FSH and LH
1. Regulatory Role of FSH and LH: FSH: Stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles in people with ovaries and supports sperm production in people with testicles. LH: Triggers ovulation in people with ovaries and stimulates testosterone ...
Understanding Raised Hematocrit in Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-affirming care, which encompasses medical interventions aimed at aligning an individual’s physical characteristics with their gender identity, plays a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of transgender and gender-diverse ...
Understanding Prolactin Levels
In gender affirming healthcare, there are often misconceptions and uncertainties regarding various medical markers and their implications. Prolactin levels, in particular, can result in concern and confusion among individuals undergoing hormone ...
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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 ...
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 ...