{"id":1980,"date":"2026-08-30T14:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T12:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transineigenhand.nl\/for-healthcare-providers\/webinar-hormone-therapy-through-your-gp\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T21:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:20:22","slug":"webinar-hormone-therapy-through-your-gp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/transineigenhand.nl\/en\/for-healthcare-providers\/webinar-hormone-therapy-through-your-gp\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar: hormone therapy through your GP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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webinar for GPs<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Gender-affirming hormone therapy in practice<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Would you like to dive deeper into gender-affirming hormone therapy? You\u2019re in the right place! In our new webinar, we\u2019ll walk you through the ins and outs of the guidelines. Hosted by doctors and experts by experience, with plenty of room for all your questions. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Add me to the interest list<\/a><\/div>\n\n
View the program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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In short<\/h3>\n
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What<\/dt>\n
Webinar on the Hormone Therapy Guidelines for adults in primary care<\/dd>\n
For whom<\/dt>\n
GPs and their practice teams<\/dd>\n
Format<\/dt>\n
Online and live, with room for questions<\/dd>\n
Date<\/dt>\n
To be announced soon<\/dd>\n
Accreditation<\/dt>\n
Being arranged for<\/strong>GPs<\/span><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

With Naomi Cheuk Alam, Timen Swartbol, Denna Sikkema, and other experts by experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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what trans people need<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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66 out of 80<\/small><\/p>\n

trans people want hormone therapy via their GP<\/h2>\n
54<\/b>currently use hormones<\/span><\/div>\n
5<\/b>of them receive these from their own GP<\/span><\/div>\n
10<\/b>of them manage their hormones through self-medication<\/span><\/div>\n

Trans In Eigen Hand survey among 80 trans people, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What else they look for at the GP<\/h3>\n
Hormone therapy<\/span>66<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Referrals to healthcare providers<\/span>48<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Blood tests for self-medication<\/span>48<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Help navigating gender care<\/span>39<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Referrals for speech therapy<\/span>35<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Help with insurance coverage<\/span>33<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
Support during the waiting period<\/span>32<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Number of respondents out of 80; multiple answers possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

85%<\/h2>\n

of patients are 'very satisfied' with the process when informed consent is applied. With a mandatory mental health (GGZ) assessment, that drops to 40%.<\/p>\n

Spanos C, Grace JA, Leemaqz SY, et al. (2021), J Sex Med 18:201\u2013208<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Small things, big difference<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

More than you think can already happen in your own practice<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Helping trans people isn't something that can only happen in specialized clinics; a lot is already possible in the GP practice. You likely already know the medications used for hormone therapy from treating menopausal symptoms and testosterone deficiency. In the webinar, you\u2019ll see what you can take on yourself and how to make clear agreements with your patient and your practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Do it yourself<\/h3>\n

in primary care<\/p>\n

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  • Hormone therapy<\/li>\n
  • Blood tests for self-medication<\/li>\n
  • Cycle regulation and contraception<\/li>\n
  • Psychological support via the POH-GGZ<\/small><\/li>\n
  • Help navigating gender care<\/li>\n
  • Help with insurance coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Refer<\/h3>\n

    when necessary<\/p>\n

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    • Speech therapy<\/li>\n
    • Cryopreservation before starting, or if there is uncertainty about child-wish<\/small><\/li>\n
    • Basic mental healthcare (Basis-GGZ)<\/li>\n
    • Gender team for surgical referrals, or in case of contraindications for primary care<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      From the care landscape to prescribing<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Six blocks, concluding with a Q session. Feel free to bring your own case studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      The care landscape<\/h3>\n

      A clear view of gender care, so you can refer effectively.<\/p>\n

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      • From three UMCs and 10+ secondary care providers to GGD trans clinics<\/li>\n
      • Gender incongruence (ICD-11), gender dysphoria (DSM-5)<\/li>\n
      • Wait times and what they mean for your patients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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        Experiences from the trans community<\/h3>\n

        Insight into what trans patients need from their GP.<\/p>\n

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        • Results of our survey among 80 trans people<\/li>\n
        • Interaction: correct name and pronouns<\/li>\n
        • Tips from the community for the consultation room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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          BLOCK<\/p>\n

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          Action perspective for the physician<\/h3>\n

          What is already possible in your practice.<\/p>\n

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          • Do it yourself or refer: a practical breakdown<\/li>\n
          • Bridging wait times via POH-GGZ, GGZ, and the social domain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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            BLOCK<\/p>\n

            4<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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            Medical theory<\/h3>\n

            Prescribing and monitoring according to the guidelines.<\/p>\n

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            • Considerations and contraindications for primary care<\/li>\n
            • Masculinizing hormone therapy<\/li>\n
            • Femininizing hormone therapy<\/li>\n
            • Check-ups<\/li>\n
            • Screening programs, fertility, contraception, and cryopreservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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              BLOCK<\/p>\n

              5<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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              Experiences of a physician<\/h3>\n

              What it\u2019s like to start prescribing as a GP.<\/p>\n

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              • Practical experiences: what was harder, what was easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                We do it together<\/h3>\n

                Where to go when you have questions.<\/p>\n

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                • The guidelines, SeksHAG's Ask the Expert, and our info point<\/li>\n
                • Links for further in-depth study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  QA<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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                  QA session<\/h3>\n

                  With all speakers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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                  From the field<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  \u201cPrescribing hormones isn't as complicated as I thought. In fact, I already knew all the medications! You are allowed to do this, and you make a huge difference for your patients.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  Timen - GP<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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                  speakers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  Two GPs and two experts by experience<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  Naomi Cheuk Alam<\/b>she\/her, GP and sexologist<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  Timen Swartbol<\/b>he\/him, GP<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  Denna Sikkema<\/b>they\/them, Expert by experience<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  Expert by experience<\/b>Varies<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                  sign up<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  Add yourself to the interest list<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  The dates will be announced soon. Those on the list will be the first to hear when the webinar takes place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  Accreditation is being arranged<\/strong>
                  We are applying for accreditation for GPs. As soon as it\u2019s finalized, we\u2019ll let you know how many points the webinar provides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

                  Questions? Email infopunt@transineigenhand.nl<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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