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What are the risks of hormone therapy?

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

Is there a way to choose when I can have my period?

Is there a way to choose when I can have my per...

Birth control is the most common way to control the timing of your period. You can skip the placebo pills at the end of your pack and this could change your bleeding schedule. However, you may stil...

Is there a way to choose when I can have my per...

Birth control is the most common way to control the timing of your period. You can skip the placebo pills at the end of your pack and this could change your bleeding schedule. However, you may stil...

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is gender inclusive?

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is ...

The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in y...

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is ...

The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in y...