What is the Affordable Care Act? Understanding health insurance words and terms Can insurers discriminate against transgender people? Does Plume accept health insurance? In the United States, health insurance is […]
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Happy National Coming Out Day from all of us at Plume! It’s never too late—or too early!—to come out, claim your space, and begin living as your authentic self. Those
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Finding yourself is a lifelong journey for many people. As we grow and change, we interact with gender differently. New self-awareness could transform how we understand our gender identity or
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What is monkeypox? Why are transgender people considered higher risk? How can you prevent monkeypox? With this new virus in the news and in our communities, it’s important to get
How do you support a child or young person who is transgender or nonbinary? We asked our resident Medical Director Elaina Tully, MD (she/her) to answer some of the questions
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Starting estrogen and other E+ medications is an exciting moment. Whatever your transition goals, you can expect estrogen to create a profound transformation in your body and your emotions. One
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All kinds of people use chest binding to look and feel their best. While not every transgender or nonbinary person binds, it is a common and safe practice. Compressing your
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Where do trans families come from? While transgender parents are underrepresented in the media, we are very much a part of the culture. Our families may include one, two, or
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Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT, sometimes called HRT) is considered one of the pillars of transgender healthcare. Hormones are an important aspect of transition for many transgender people. Some nonbinary people
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Transgender healthcare is any and all healthcare that supports transgender people in their health and well-being. It can include primary care, as well as specialized medical care or gender-affirming care
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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.
