By: Plume Community Member When you are getting ready to start estrogen as a gender-affirming medication, you may wonder whether there are any possible risks. Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT, sometimes […]
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By: Plume Community Member Introduction to gender-affirming estrogen therapy How does estrogen affect my fertility as a trans woman? The effects on fertility of taking estrogen as gender-affirming hormone therapy
By: Plume Community Member What is progesterone? How Plume can help you access the gender-affirming medications you need Does progesterone actually work? How can I take progesterone? What are the
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By: Plume Community Member What are T-blockers? How T-blockers slow or stop T production Benefits of T-blockers during gender transition Potential side effects Finding the right dosage Monitoring hormone levels
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By: Plume Community Member Telehealth is accessible Telehealth is supportive Telehealth is convenient Telehealth has revolutionized the way transgender and nonbinary patients receive health care. It provides a safe, convenient,
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By: Plume Community Member What is gender-affirming health care? Common types of gender-affirming health care options How to access gender-affirming health care Importance of gender-affirming health care Impact of gender-affirming
By: Plume Community Member What is HIPAA? How HIPAA Protects Transgender and Nonbinary People HIPAA and Gender-Affirming Care HIPAA and Telehealth Services HIPAA and Medical Records HIPAA and Privacy Protection
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By: Plume Community Member A letter of support is a type of document that provides evidence that someone is supported in their decision to change their legal name and/or gender
By: Plume Community Member A medical chart for a nonbinary or transgender person is a set of medical records that reflect the patient’s gender identity. It is important for medical
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By: Plume Community Member What is testosterone for gender-affirming health care? How does testosterone help your gender transition? What do you need to start testosterone at Plume? What questions should
In order to provide healthcare services to you and give you medically appropriate care, we are required to get a recent blood pressure reading. You can get your blood pressure read for free at many pharmacies, go to your primary care doctor, or you may purchase a blood pressure cuff online.
