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...
If you've searched, 'how to start transitioning', either as an MTF or FTM, you've come to the right place. For many trans and non-binary people, starting HRT is a defining moment for MTF & FTM trans people. It's the beginning of your transition journey, which may...
Weight loss or weight gain is dependent on a number of factors, including diet, lifestyle, genetics and muscle mass. For those who choose medical transition, gender-affirming hormones - testosterone and oestrogen (and sometimes also progesterone) - can also have a...
An extensive survey[1] of nearly 300,000 U.S. students published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that transgender students experienced eating disorders at almost four times the rate of cisgender students. Sadly, in our experience at GenderGP, we see many...
What is the difference between sex and gender? Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of transgender people, and ensure that healthcare professionals are able to treat transgender people with respect and provide them with the appropriate medical attention....
The Transgender Suicide Rate has always been a cause for alarm. You're probably wondering, what is the transgender suicide rate, and why is the transgender suicide rate so high? However, the latest research into the mental health of trans and non-binary youth proves...
Even conservative estimates suggest that around 0.5% of the population of the UK are trans or non-binary. That's 325,000 people, and the actual number is likely to be much higher. In comparison, there are a little over 54,000 GPs working in the UK. We can see from...
As part of their remit to inform and guide healthcare professionals (HCPs) in reproductive health, the BMS provides updates on the availability and use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Although most people associate HRT with transgender healthcare, it is also a...
It’s a simple process to change your name and gender marker at your GP surgery and on your NHS records. However, healthcare professionals and patients alike are often confused about how to do it. This guide will talk you through the process. Please note: In most...
Menopause and Hormones Facts that are unbiased are here. Most people have heard of menopause. However, the general assumptions about it are often too narrow. We discuss menopause depression, hair loss in people after menopause, and frequent urination with menopause. ...