Gender Services

ARHC Gender Services

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT):

Hormones for masculinization/feminization of the body
Therapeutic use of hormones

Hormone blockers

Medication that prevents the onset of one’s biological puberty
Stops all puberty-related changes to the body
Can be reversible

Gender marker assistance

After three months on HRT we will provide a DMV official certification to have your gender marker legally changed on your identification card (license/state id) Sex marker assistance

Legal document: name and gender change info.

What to Expect for HRT

First Appointment

Filling out paperwork regarding medical history – yours and your families
Physical exam
Be educated on all medical considerations for beginning and/or continuing your transition hormonally
Lab work

Second Appointment

Review lab work
Discuss next steps for your care
Discuss informed consent regarding starting hormone therapy
If you will be using injectable hormones we will have lessons on proper self-injection methods

Continuing Care

Return to ARHC 3 months after being prescribed hormones
Routine blood work will be done every 3 months to monitor hormone levels
If you will be using injectable hormones we will have lessons on proper self-injection methods