Medication
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[edit] Disclaimer
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender and transsexual people replaces the hormones naturally occurring in their bodies with those of the other sex. Its purpose is to cause the development of the secondary sex characteristics of the desired gender. It can not undo the changes produced by the first natural occurring puberty of transgender people, this is done by sexual reassignment surgery and for transwomen by epilation. Some intersex people also receive HRT, either starting in childhood to confirm the gender they were assigned, or later, if this assignment has proven to be incorrect.
Please note, Transsexual Support does not support Do It Yourself/Self Med hormone therapy.
The pages that reference medications are simply there to help you make an educated decision as to what medications you can request from your doctor or general practinioner.
We recognise that there are cases in which people feel that they have absolutely no choice but to self medicate.
But be aware, without good medical supervision, one is at risk. Please read this story before attempting to self medicate.
Remember we are not medical practitioners, all medical information published here is based on anecdotal evidence and must not be take as a replacement for professional medical advice.
Remember hormone replacement therapy is not without risk.
Stay Safe!
