Hormone Therapy
Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy is used by people who want to align their secondary sex characteristics with their gender.
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Considering hormone therapy
Start here if you are considering hormone therapy and want to know the basics.
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How to start
There are three pathways to accessing hormone therapy in B.C. Learn how to get started and what to expect.
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Estrogen-based hormones
Learn about the medications, effects, benefits and risks associated with estrogen-based hormone therapy.
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Testosterone-based hormones
Learn about the medications, effects, benefits and risks associated with testosterone-based hormone therapy.
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Puberty blockers
Learn about the effects, costs, benefits and risks associated with puberty blockers.
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Injecting hormones
Instructions on how to access low-cost supplies and perform safe hormone injections.
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Hormone shortages
Strategies for dealing with a shortage of your hormone medication to help you avoid temporary breaks in treatment.