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Do you have to have therapy before transitioning?
According to the commentary, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) advises mental health screenings and recommends psychotherapy before any body modifications are made. However, such decisions could be made on a case-by-case basis.
How much does gender therapy cost?
And paying out of pocket can be a heavy burden. The cost to transition from one gender to another varies greatly. Hormone replacement therapy can cost around $30 per month and therapist visits can cost more than $100 each.
What can I expect at gender therapy?
Your initial appointment will include: Weight and blood pressure check. Blood work to monitor potential side effects of hormones. Routine screening and evaluation as determined by risk, sex assigned at birth, and anatomy. Explain how to take hormones and answer any questions you might have.
Can I ask my doctor for HRT?
How to get started on HRT. Speak to a GP if you’re interested in starting HRT. You can usually begin HRT as soon as you start experiencing menopausal symptoms and will not usually need to have any tests first. A GP can explain the different types of HRT available and help you choose one that’s suitable for you.
How do you get referred to a gender therapist?
You may find it helpful to reach out to your closest LGBT Center, PFLAG chapter, or gender clinic and ask about gender therapy in your area. You can also ask non-cisgender people in your life if they know of any local resources, or if they can refer you to a gender therapist.
How do I start male to female hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
The decision to start male-to-female hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be an exciting choice. For many people, hormone treatment is the first step to transitioning physically into a female body. First, you will need to find a doctor who can prescribe you female hormones. You will take these hormones by patch, pill, or injection.
How should hormone therapy be monitored for Transgender Men (FTM)?
Monitoring for transgender men (FTM) on hormone therapy: Monitor for virilizing and adverse effects every 3 months for first year and then every 6 – 12 months.
How does estrogen hormone therapy help transgender people transition?
Some transgender people transition with the help of medical procedures, such as estrogen hormone therapy. This can help the body develop “feminine” physical characteristics. It can also help to suppress “masculine” physical traits. This article will replace the term MTF hormones with estrogen hormone therapy.
What should I know about HRT before taking it?
Talk to your doctor for more information. HRT will increase your risk of blood clots, cancer, and stroke. After a few months on HRT, you will become irreversibly sterile. If you would like to preserve sperm to have a child some day, talk to your doctor about your options.