Hormones:
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT), or previously referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), may affect your body's physical appearance to better align with your gender identity. I was assigned male at birth. I started GAHT when I was 19. Estrogen and spironolactone have made me feel more at home in my body. My skin softened, my body hair thinned, my hairline stopped receding, I developed breast tissue, and the fat in my body has redistributed to give me a more feminine figure.
Unfortunately most places require you to have spoken with a psychologist or therapist who diagnoses you with gender dysphoria. Some places have informed consent that allow you to read the risks and benefits of hormones and agree to start hormones. From there, they can recommend a clinic or doctor who can prescribe hormones. Most clinics require regular testing and suggest therapy to be sure your physical and mental health are in check.
Please do not self medicate as it can be very dangerous. Everyone's bodies are different and need different amounts of hormones. It's important to have regular lab work to test that your levels are normal and healthy.
Unfortunately most places require you to have spoken with a psychologist or therapist who diagnoses you with gender dysphoria. Some places have informed consent that allow you to read the risks and benefits of hormones and agree to start hormones. From there, they can recommend a clinic or doctor who can prescribe hormones. Most clinics require regular testing and suggest therapy to be sure your physical and mental health are in check.
Please do not self medicate as it can be very dangerous. Everyone's bodies are different and need different amounts of hormones. It's important to have regular lab work to test that your levels are normal and healthy.
