for healthcare providers

hormone therapy is primary care

You already prescribe hormones for menopause, menstrual complaints, and testosterone deficiency. Gender-affirming hormone therapy doesn't work fundamentally differently. No specialization needed — just good support. You can find that here.

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85%

of patients are 'very satisfied' with the process when informed consent is applied. With a mandatory mental health assessment, that drops to 40%.

Spanos C, Grace JA, Leemaqz SY, et al. (2021), J Sex Med 18:201–208


> 5 years

Wait time from referral to first hormone dose at the UMCs.

Gender care wait times

you're already doing this

prescribing hormones is not a specialty

Every primary care practice prescribes hormones. The medications, the check-ups, and the conversations about side effects are largely the same. What differs is the goal — and that doesn't make it specialist care.

for years

menopause symptoms

Estrogen for menopause symptoms, with monitoring of side effects and risk profile.

for years

menstrual complaints

Hormonal agents to suppress or regulate the cycle.

for years

testosterone deficiency

Testosterone supplementation in men, with periodic blood work.

and therefore also

gender-affirming hormone therapy

The same medications, the same check-ups, the same conversation about side effects. A different goal.

publication

guide for gender-affirming hormone therapy in primary care

Written together with primary care partners. Practical, evidence-based, and directly applicable in the consultation room. Free to download.

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cover page of the guide for hormone therapy in primary care

continuing education

webinars from trans in eigen hand

next webinar

prescribing hormone therapy in primary care

We are launching a new series of continuing education sessions soon. Created by doctors and experts by experience. Dates and accreditation to follow.

  • Gender-affirming hormone therapy in primary care
  • Other ways to help trans people
  • Tips for an inclusive practice
  • and much more!
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from the consultation room

trans experiences from the field

Three short stories from the field. How it sometimes is, and how it can be.

more stories

Alex - about mental healthcare

Alex's story about his experience with mental healthcare (GGZ)

Loeka - about the GP

Loeka's story about their experience with the GP and self-medication.

Moos - about mental healthcare

Moos's story about his experience with the GP

we do it together

info point for healthcare providers

A question about hormone therapy, inclusivity, or a referral? Email the info point! You'll receive an answer from our team of experts.

infopunt@transineigenhand.nl

be found

add your practice to our Map of Trans-Friendly GPs

Trans people use our map to find a GP who takes them seriously. Do you provide hormone care, or are you open to it? Let us know!

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useful links

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Note: The Dutch quality standards for transgender care are currently being revised. Trans In Eigen Hand is actively lobbying through the Transgender Care Coalition for a standard based on informed consent. We will update this page as soon as new versions appear.

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