For transgender women and those assigned male at birth, it can be a daily struggle to feel comfortable with their appearance. Physical features that don’t accurately represent who they are can be emotionally and physically draining to contend with day after day. These individuals are more likely to pursue gender affirmation surgery, frequently referred to […]
Category: Gender Affirming Procedures
Unique Skincare Needs within the LGBTQIA+ Community
Skincare has become a popular regime, enhanced by the aesthetic of eye-catching products. However, true skincare is an essential part of self-care, as healthy, beautiful skin can boost confidence and general happiness. Skin is a tricky area to maintain and keep clear for most of us. Skin is a unique organ, exposed to toxins, varying […]
A Comparison Of Different Hair Restoration Techniques Suitable For Transgender Individuals
Deciding how to approach hair restoration is an important part of transitioning from male to female. Transgender or non-binary transfeminine patients may wish to reverse hair loss due to male pattern baldness or other hormonal changes. In cases where the hairline has receded, a patient may pursue hairline feminization to create a more rounded, feminine […]
Hip Growth MTF HRT Body Changes
Beginning hormone replacement therapy as part of a male-to-female transition can lead to several changes in the body, even without surgery. One of these is the widening of the hips. Depending on what age a patient begins HRT at, a chemical transition can cause the bone to grow and create wider, more womanly hips. However, […]
How To Transition MTF Without Hormones?
Making a gender transition from male to female (MTF) often involves taking hormones. Hormone replacement therapy—sometimes called a chemical transition—can help suppress aspects of the body that present more masculinely and promote a more feminine appearance. For example, excess body and facial hair growth can slow and thin while taking MTF hormone replacement therapy. However, […]
How Much Does MTF HRT Cost Without Insurance?
The cost of hormone replacement therapy is a genuine concern for many transgender women. While most insurance companies will cover the cost of hormone replacement therapy, for patients without insurance accessing hormone replacement therapy can be more costly. How much does MTF HRT cost without insurance? Understanding The Benefits Of HRT Firstly, let’s look at […]
How To Talk To Your Doctor About HRT MTF
Struggling with gender dysphoria is a real issue that many people face and can significantly disrupt their day-to-day lives. HRT for male-to-female transition can be a life-changing process that allows you to achieve your goals and feel comfortable in your own skin. However, it can also be a frightening process to begin, and it may […]
How Long Does It Take For HRT To Leave Your System MTF?
HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy which is frequently provided to transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people to aid in a gender transition. However, certain endocrine conditions, menopause, or genetic conditions can necessitate the need for hormone replacement therapy. Regardless of the reason a person takes HRT, they may have to stop it temporarily at […]
How Long After Starting Hrt Do You Feel A Difference MTF?
For transgender women, the initial stages of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can feel long and grueling. However, HRT is an essential part of gender-affirming care and provides incredible benefits for MF patients. If you are going through this process, it’s common to wonder how long it will take before you begin to notice the […]
How To Deal With MTF Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is defined as a feeling or intense sense of incongruence between someone’s gender assigned at birth and their personal sense of gender. Often, gender dysphoria is localized to specific parts of the body or defining gender attributes such as voice deepness or body hair. However, patients can also experience a more generalized sense […]