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Learn about HRT, WPATH,
and health care resources for trans folx.
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Healthcare
WPATH & Informed Consent
WPATH
WPATH, or the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, is a worldwide organization that sets treatment guidelines for transition-related healthcare.
Informed Consent
Informed consent is a model of treatment that was created and advocated for by transgender people.
HRT
What is HRT?
HRT, or hormone replacement therapy (also referred to as gender-affirming hormone therapy), includes the introduction of a puberty blocker, feminizing hormones like estrogen/progesterone as well as testosterone blockers, or masculinizing hormones/testosterone.
Masculinizing HRT
Testosterone helps to encourage the development of a more masculine appearance.
Feminizing HRT
Feminizing hormone therapy involves the administration of anti-androgens, estrogen, and progesterone through pills, intramuscular (IM) injections, subcutaneous (SubQ) injections, transdermal (through the skin) patches, and/or topical gel or nasal spray.
Puberty Blockers
Puberty blockers are a reversible option to pause the effects of estrogen or testosterone, and are only administered under the supervision of a trained physician, after getting parental support.
Insurance
Navigating Insurance
Resources for navigating health insurance as a trans person.
Other Health Concerns
Safer Sex
Know how to have safer sex as a trans person.
STI/HIV Testing
Scheduling your testing or exam with a trans-competent provider like the ones available at most Planned Parenthood locations may make the experience more comfortable for you. Some providers who have not worked with many trans folks may not know about some of the special considerations that come with trans healthcare.
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