Drug use and hormones
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) plays a vital role in supporting the well-being of transgender individuals. HRT, also known as hormone replacement therapy is a form of hormone therapy in which sex hormones and other hormonal medications are administered to transgender or gender nonconforming individuals for the purpose of more closely aligning their characteristics with their gender identity.
Estrogen therapy, often used by people experiencing menopause, helps alleviate symptoms and can reduce the risk of future health concerns like heart disease. Similarly, it's common for men to experience low testosterone as they age, and many seek testosterone therapy to manage the effects of decreased natural levels.
For anyone using hormone therapy in any capacity, it's essential to understand how hormones and other substances interact in the body. This knowledge empowers individuals to make informed decisions.
Estrogen Hormone Replacement Therapy
Information on Estrogen Hormone Therapy from University of California, San Francisco
Testosterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
Information on Testosterone Replacement Therapy from University of California, San Francisco
Gender Affirming Medical Care
Health Center for the LGBTQ+ community including medical care, mental health care, STI and HIV testing, and case management and other supportive services.
“From gender-affirming hormone therapy and transition support to medications for anxiety and depression, it can be hard to find one clinic or doctor who understands how to care for you. That’s why we founded Plume, a virtual home for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people.”