Blog
Welcome to our transgender blog. This is where you can read the latest news from GenderGP and the things that are impacting the trans community. This page is regularly updated, so check in often for the latest updates.
Why Gender-Affirmative Counselling Is Important (And How It Helped Me) by Seren Edwards
I had some hesitations about counselling because I wasn’t sure it was right for me. I was uneasy about exposing the intimate details of my life to a stranger. However, I realised I needed help, so I contacted GenderGP. They offered me the option of ad-hoc transgender counselling without signing up for the full GenderGP service.
Puberty Blockers for Transgender Youth & Bone Health
The idea of becoming an adult is the coolest thing ever when you're young. Growing up is really exciting, but how do puberty blockers affect transgender youth? You might have thought that life would begin once you reached a magical age. This age would usher you into...
Interaction with Medications and HRT (MTF/FTM)
Any time we take any medication, whether that be a compound, chemical, or food, we want to make sure that it’s as safe as it can possibly be for us. As much time and energy as we put into our health, we want to ensure that it stays that way.
6 Gorgeous AMAB & MTF Make-up Ideas for Christmas Party Season
If the holiday season gives us yet another reason to get glammed up with party looks, we’re all for it. Keep reading for make-up looks for trans women that are insanely gorgeous any time of year.
Study: Gender Affirming Care Reduces Depression & Suicide in Youth
A new major large-scale peer-reviewed study strongly supports the gender-affirming care for trans youth. It finds, that there is a significant relationship between access to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) and lower rates of depression and suicidality. The...
Private versus public transgender healthcare: A beacon of hope and an island of safety
GenderGP provides vital services to a sector of our society that has been largely ignored by most medical practitioners. GenderGP provides the best private vs public transgender healthcare, compared to public systems throughout the world. At a time when...
Transitioning After 40: My 3 Big Changes by Victoria Katherina Iglesias
My name is Victoria. I'm 40-something years old, and this is my story about my MTF transition after 40. While the journey to my true self wasn't easy, the end result proved to be well worth it. *Please note: We use terminology like AMAB (assigned male at birth), MtF...
Shared Care Guidance Consultation: Care Quality Commission
In the UK the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has an important role in making sure healthcare services provide people with safe and high-quality care. They also undertake to offer guidance to General Practitioners (GPs) and other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) on major...
The need to ensure more inclusive language in healthcare: British Menopause Society
The British Menopause Society (BMS) plays an important national role in educating healthcare professionals regards the menopause. When reviewing their publicly available content we noted that the language used in BMS training materials and guidance entirely ignores...
