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<h1>Hormone Replacement Therapy</h1>
<p>
Welcome to the HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) page. This page is dedicated to talking about hormones that
are often taken by Transgender Women to help them feel more comfortable in their bodies due to the changes
that these hormones bring about.
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<h2 style="font-size: 40px; float: left; margin: 20px; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0px ;">Estrogen</h2>
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0px;">Estrogen is the main sex hormone in female bodies
which is responsible for effecting a wide range of things in the female body, like the menstrual cycle,
estrogen affects the reproductive tract, breasts, and the brain. This hormones however can me supplemented
in the body of Transgender Women to better align the body of that person with their gender identity. The use
of estrogen in HRT is often used to ease the pressure that one feels due to Gender Dysphoria (a condition
defined as a marked incongruence between ones experienced or expressed gender identity and the gender they
were assigned at birth). The effects of taking Estrogen as a Transwoman can vary between persons, however
the most common results of it are, Breast growth, fat distribution changes (fat is likely to build around
the hips and thighs and the muscles in the arms and legs become less defined), and slowed growth of body
hair (this is sometimes aided too by taking another part of HRT called Anti-Androgens). There also some
"negatives" to taking Estrogen in Transgender Women who haven't received bottom surgery, which include
decreased testicular size and erectile dysfunction.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0px;">Anti-Androgens are a type of medication that block
the effects of the androgen hormones testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone which are the primary sex
hormones in cisgender males. The two main Anti-Androgen medications are Cyproterone Acetate and
Spironolactone. In cisgender males androgen hormones are responsible effecting the genital tract, secondary
sexual
characteristics, and fertility. When combined with the use of Estrogen,
Testosterone stops being the primary sex hormone in the body and Estrogen takes over, this can lead to
effects like softer skin, decreased body and facial hair growth, and breast development. Another notable
anti-androgen is Finasteride which mainly blocks the effects of Dihydrotestosterone, this anti-androgen is
used in cis-gender males to aid in slowing the rate of which their hairline recedes, which is why it is an
option to transgender women as well but not used primarily due to its ability to only block one hormone.
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<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0px;">Accessing HRT through the NHS</h1>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; font-weight: bold;"> This guide can be followed for both MTF and FTM people.</p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px;">
The first thing you need to do will be to set up an appointment with your GP. In this appointment you will
need to talk to a clinician about getting a referral to a GIC (Gender Identity Clinic), you may want to know
which specific GIC you want to be referred to you can find a list <a
href="https://genderkit.org.uk/resources/gender-services/"> here</a>. During this appointment the
clinician may take your height, weight, and blood pressure and may ask you to have some blood drawn for
testing. <br>
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Please note that during this appointment the clinician should not ask to examine your chest or genitalia.
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They may also ask some general questions like, What is your current gender identity and pronouns? Have you
previously attended a gender clinic? Are you taking any hormones? Do you need any support to attend
appointments (e.g. an interpreter, advocate or carer). What medications do you currently take?
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They could also ask some more specific questions about your gender identity, this may include When did you
start feeling
something was wrong related to your gender? Did you experiment with gender during childhood (clothes, hair,
makeup, etc)? Have you made a name change? If not, do you have a preferred name? Have you updated your NHS
records? Have you made any public changes to your gender presentation?
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Another Set of questions that may be asked about your medical conditions. These could be questions about any
mental health conditions, DSD or intersex conditions, ADHD or autism, learning disabilities or a
developmental disorder, or a history of self-harming or suicidal behavior. You could also be asked some
lifestyle questions like Do you use any recreational drugs? Do you drink? Do you smoke?
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If the appointment goes well and the clinician agrees to refer you to a GIC, you should get some form of
communication that confirms you have been added to their wait-list (This is usually done by letter). This may
take a few weeks to be completed but if you have not received anything after this time, it would be
advisable to contact the GIC and your GP to check that the referral has been received correctly. Please note
that wait-times to be seen by a GIC are very long, there is estimated tracker you can find <a
href="https://genderkit.org.uk/resources/wait-times/">here</a>, provided by genderkit.org.uk.
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During your first appointment at the GIC, you maybe asked the same questions as you were during your first
visit to your GP. This is just so that your clinician can get a better view of your situation as it is
likely the information from your first appointment with the GP was not shared with the GIC. They may also
take a blood sample to establish basic good health, this could include liver function and hormone levels.
Please note, during your appointment don’t be afraid to ask if you don’t understand. For example, ‘Can you
say that again? I still don’t understand.’ Or if you don’t understand anything ask for it to be written down
by the doctor to be explained or if applicable by a family member or friend who is present. During your
second appointment with the GIC, this is where your clinician will most likely look at your blood results
and discuss starting hormones.
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<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0px;">Accessing HRT through a Private GP</h1>
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In this case we will discuss the private GP GenderGP
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This guide can be followed for both MTF and FTM people.
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To access HRT through GenderGP you must complete a online form that can be found <a
href="https://www.gendergp.com/help-centre/full-appraisal-pathway/ ">here</a>. This is a very extensive
questionnaire that will ask you a lot of the questions that are mentioned in the Accessing HRT through the
NHS section of this page. Included in this form you will have to pay some fees which will be broken down
below. Please note that on completion of this form, you will need to have an information gathering session.
From here you will be guided through the process of getting HRT by GenderGP. Please note that GenderGP is
notorious for its long wait times to get emails back to you.
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<h2>Costs of GenderGP</h2>
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Set up Fee £195
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All patients pay this one time fee, to subscribe as a member to GenderGP's services. This allows unlimited
access to medical advice, blood test result analysis and private prescriptions according to need.
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px;">
Information Gathering Session £65
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 0px;">
This a one time fee that is important and mandatory part of the Appraisal Pathway. The Information Gathering
Session gives GenderGP a chance to get to know you and to help you shape your gender journey.
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px;">
GenderGP Subscription £30 per month
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 0px;">
All patients become members of GenderGP and this allows them to have unlimited access to advice and
private prescriptions as required.
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Prescriptions
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<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 0px;">
Each prescription has its own price depending on the medication being prescribed. A full list of prices of
prescriptions can be found on the GenderGP website <a
href="https://www.gendergp.com/help-centre/gendergp-service-costs/">here</a>. Along with all the costs
that come with GenderGP, including blood tests and consultations.
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